We love dressing up pre-made gnocchi with a hearty homemade sauce. Using frozen veggies, this is a great fall dish that comes together quickly. Smarts: Don't knock frozen veggies - they can save prepping time and are usually very fresh and economical.
Garbanzo beans (14 oz / 397 g can)
- 1 can
, drained and rinsed
Gnocchi
- 12 oz
Cooking oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp
Dried basil
- 1/3 tsp
Tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp
Crushed tomatoes (28 oz / 794 g can)
- 1 can
Red wine (opt)
- 1/4 cup
Frozen peas and carrots
- 1 1/2 cups
Parmesan cheese (opt)
- for serving
, grated
Baby Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette:
Balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp
Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp
Maple syrup
- 2 tsp
Cooking oil
- 2 Tbsp
Salt and pepper
- to taste
Baby spinach
- 4 oz
Prep
Garlic / Onions / Celery - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
Chickpeas - Drain and rinse.
Make vinaigrette - Whisk together vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, and cooking oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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