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Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Gnocchi
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Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Gnocchi

This Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Gnocchi is easy to make and super comforting. 
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword red pepper gnocchi, roasted red pepper pasta, vegan gnocchi dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 400kcal

Ingredients

For the roasted red pepper sauce:

  • 1 red pepper, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Salt + pepper, to taste
  • Cayenne chilli pepper, to taste

To serve:

  • 2 portions gnocchi (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
  • Fresh basil
  • Black kalamata olives

Instructions

For the roasted red pepper sauce:

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • Place the red pepper on a baking tray (lined with baking paper if you wish), drizzle with olive oil and bake in oven for 20-30 minutes until soft and slightly charred
  • Place the roasted red peppers and all other ingredients for the sauce in a blender or food processor. Blend until mostly smooth but leave it slightly chunky for texture

To serve:

  • Cook gnocchi according to instructions on packet (or recipe you are using) and drain when ready
  • Stir the sauce into the cooked gnocchi
  • Top with fresh basil and olives if desired
  • Enjoy immediately!

Notes

For extra protein, add some chickpeas or almond bacon! 
To save time, you can use roasted red peppers from a jar instead

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal
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