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Sheet pan Pesto Gnocchi

Looking for a weeknight dinner that’s both quick and bursting with flavor? Say hello to Sheet Pan Pesto Gnocchi! This simple recipe from @foodbymaria combines pillowy gnocchi, vibrant veggies, healthy lentils and a generous swirl of herby pesto—all roasted together on a single pan for minimal mess and maximum taste. This delicious Pesto Gnocchi is so easy to make and is the perfect dish for summer.

Sheet pan pesto gnocchi being served in a bowl
  • prep time

    10min

  • cook time

    30min

  • total time

    40min

  • Serving Size

    4-6

  • recipe category Pasta

  • Recipe Cuisine American

  • Recipe Level Simple

Recipe by: Maria Koutsogiannis

Ingredients

  • 1 package DeLallo Potato Gnocchi
  • 1 red onion, chopped in 1/2 inch pieces (about 1 cup)
  • 20 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 small-medium eggplant, chopped in 1/2 inch pieces (about 4 cups)
  • 550-600 grams (1.2-1.3lbs) boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 19 oz / 540ml can of lentils drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup DeLallo Traditional Basil Pesto
  • 100-125 grams goat cheese
  • fresh basil

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Set aside a couple tablespoons of pesto to drizzle over the gnocchi at the end.
  • To the parchment paper lined sheet pan add the gnocchi, red onion, smashed garlic cloves, eggplant pieces, chicken pieces and lentils. Add ½ cup pesto to the pan and toss everything together to coat with the pesto. Spread out everything on the pan into an even layer.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, tossing at the 20 minute mark. After 20 minutes crumble the goat cheese over top of all the ingredients on the pan and bake for 10 more minutes.
  • Serve immediately topped with fresh basil, halved cherry tomatoes and an extra drizzle of pesto if desired.

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Sheet Pan Pesto Gnocchi

Looking for a weeknight dinner that’s both quick and bursting with flavor? Say hello to Sheet Pan Pesto Gnocchi! This simple recipe from @foodbymaria  combines pillowy gnocchi, vibrant veggies, healthy lentils and a generous swirl of herby pesto—all roasted together on a single pan for minimal mess and maximum taste. This delicious Pesto Gnocchi is so easy to make and is the perfect dish for summer.