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Gnocchi and Peppers in Balsamic Sauce

Name: Gnocchi and Peppers in Balsamic Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 0.5 cup diced red onion; salt to taste; 6 crimini mushrooms, chopped; 4 small mixed sweet peppers, julienned; 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 4 leaves fresh basil, chopped; 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi; 1 cup Additional butter or margarine

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This is a great twist on gnocchi! Garlic, basil, onion, mushrooms, sweet peppers, and tomatoes are sauteed before mixing with butter and balsamic vinegar to make a sauce.

Recipe by jennbot

Updated on May 10, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup diced red onion
salt to taste
6 crimini mushrooms, chopped
4 small mixed sweet peppers, julienned
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 leaves fresh basil, chopped
½ cup balsamic vinegar
1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
1 cup Additional butter or margarine

Directions

Cook the gnocchi according to package directions; drain.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Mix in the chopped onions and season with salt; cook until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, and basil; cook for another 5 minutes. Stir the butter in to melt. Pour the balsamic vinegar into the skillet, stir, reduce heat, and simmer the sauce for 15 to 20 minutes. Toss the cooked gnocchi with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

693	Calories
61g	Fat
34g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 693
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 61g	78%
Saturated Fat 35g	175%
Cholesterol 143mg	48%
Sodium 435mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 144mg	720%
Calcium 68mg	5%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 425mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.