Zesty Vegetable Gnocchi

I bet you are all wondering what the hell “Gnocchi” is. Well, these delightful Italian gems are dumplings made from potato. These are just as versatile as pasta noodles, as you just boil them until they pop up to the surface of the water, then top with your favorite sauce. Sounds bomb, right? You can thank us later when you try them and the party on your palate ensues. We accept gifts in the form of food, wine, and other unmentionables; use your imagination.


Welp... Here goes nothin!


Ingredients:

• 1 Package Gnocchi 17.6oz (We used whole wheat gnocchi)
• 1 Medium sized Zucchini, Sliced and Halved
• 1/2 Large White Onion
• 5 Crimini Mushrooms Sliced (Dependent on your love of shroomies; we used 6)
• 1 Jar Favorite Pasta Sauce 20oz (We used Trader Joe's Roasted Garlic Spaghetti Sauce)
• Cheese for Topping (We used Trader Joe's shaved parmesan, romano, and asiago cheese blend)
• Red Wine to Taste (Use drinking wine, NOT cooking wine. It's just better- trust us)

Start by chopping the onion, mushrooms and zucchini.

Next, sauté the vegetables in 3 tbsp olive oil, starting with zucchini for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, then add onions and mushrooms until the onions are tender and the mushrooms shrink in size. Season to taste with preferred herbs (we used crushed red pepper, basil, and rosemary...but do whateva your lil' heart desires) and a splash of red wine. Reduce to low heat and let simmer.

Heat your favorite sauce on the stovetop, add sautéed veggies and allow to simmer.

Meanwhile, boil a pot of water and add uncooked gnocchi. Be VERY careful because these suckers cook quickly. Immediately after they float to the top, remove gnocchi and strain (approximately 2 minutes). Don't f*ck this up or else...

Finally, plate up that shizz and enjoy. Top with sauce, shaved cheese blend, and extra crushed red pepper. 

P.S.

Sit somewhere comfortable and away from small children because your mouth is about to 'gasm.

Tips From the Experts:

1. If you aren't a fan of shroomies, dice them up extra fine and you'll get the nutrients without freakin' out your taste buds.
2. Incase you missed our obvious hint regarding wine, whatever you do, do NOT use cooking sherry or any form of cooking wine. Use wine that you would like to drink. Cooking wine is weird. 'Nough said.