Roasted Vegetable Gnocchi with Spinach-Herb Pesto
Roasted Vegetable Gnocchi with Spinach-Herb Pesto might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 13g of protein, 16g of fat, and a total of 437 calories. This recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 55 minutes. It is a pretty expensive recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. If you have baby spinach, freshly parmesan cheese, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.
Instructions
Cut squash into 1-inch pieces.
Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Stir together squash, bell peppers, oil, salt, and ground pepper. Arrange vegetables in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan, and bake 15 minutes. Stir and bake 5 minutes or until tender and golden.
Cook gnocchi according to package directions in a Dutch oven; drain. Return to Dutch oven.
Add Spinach-Herb Pesto to gnocchi, and toss to coat.
Add squash mixture and spinach, and gently toss to combine.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
*Medium-size pasta shells may be substituted.
Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio
Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio are my top picks for Gnocchi. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 27 dollars per bottle.
Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva
An authentic Italian Chianti made from grapes grown in the heart of Tuscany’s Chianti Classico region. An exquisite expression of the Sangiovese grape, with substantial acidity from the low pH of the soil in this region.The aromas of this complex red wine range from cherries and plums to gladiolus flowers and earthy flint. The tannic, oak-aged flavors are bright and round, with a dry, warm, earthy finish.Best enjoyed with very flavorful dishes, such as tomato-based sauces, mushroom ravioli, beef or pork roasts, and game meats from venison to pheasant. It is also excellent with mature cheeses.Blend: 85% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon