Cremige Gnocchi mit rotem Pesto

Zutaten

• 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium shallot
• 2 garlic clove
• 1 2/3 cup canned whole peeled tomatoes
• 3 Tbsp vegan red pesto
• 1/3 cup plain vegan cream cheese
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 lemon
• 5 1/2 cup vegan gnocchi
• 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Add the oil, shallots and garlic to a medium pot, and cook until lightly golden.

2. 2

   Add the tomatoes and pesto, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions. For us this took 2 minutes. Then drain.

4. 4

   Heat some oil a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the drained gnocchi to the pan and cook until lightly golden on the outside. Cook in batches if necessary to not over-crowd the pan.

5. 5

   Returning to the sauce, add in the cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.

6. 6

   Transfer the tomato sauce to the sauté pan containing the gnocchi. Squeeze over the lemon juice, and stir to coat.

7. 7

   Plate, garnish as desired, and enjoy!