Green Goddess Gnocchi

Ingredients

• 2 packages Cappello’s Gnocchi

• For the Green Goddess Sauce

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed

• 1 small avocado, peeled & pitted

• 2 scallions

• 2 garlic cloves, peeled

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

• For Finishing

• 1 cup baby spinach

• ¾ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ cup sugar-snap peas, cut into ½-inch pieces

• 2 tablespoons chives, snipped

• 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped

• 2 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

• Make the green goddess sauce: To a high speed blender add all ingredients for the sauce. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

• Cook the gnocchi: From fresh or frozen, add 1 package of gnocchi to 4 quarts of boiling water and stir immediately.

• Continue stirring every 30 seconds for 1-3 minutes until gnocchi floats. Drain gnocchi.

• To a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat add green goddess sauce and gnocchi. Cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Add spinach, tomatoes, peas, chives, parsley, and basil to the bowl. Toss to coat and serve.

Kids Can Do

• Add ingredients to blender for the green goddess sauce.

• Top cooked gnocchi with spinach, tomatoes, and herbs.