One pan roasted gnocchi and vegetables is an easy weeknight dinner for two that comes together in a snap. Don’t bother turning on the big oven, this recipe is perfect for cooking in your little toaster oven.
1/216 ounce packagePotato Gnocchishelf stable, not frozen
1mediumOrange Bell Pepperchopped into 1-inch pieces
1smallZucchini Squashsliced in half lengthwise and chopped into 1-inch pieces
2smallShallotquartered
1/2teaspoonDried Oregano
1/4teaspoonFine Sea Salt
1/8teaspoonBlack Pepper
1/4cupMarinara Sauce
2cupsFresh Baby Spinach
Fresh Basil
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
Adjust your toaster oven’s cooking rack to the lowest position, preheat to 425°F on the “Bake” setting, and rub a toaster oven baking pan with 1 teaspoon of the oil.
Place the gnocchi, bell pepper, zucchini and shallots in a large mixing bowl and toss together with the oregano, salt, pepper and remaining olive oil.
Spread everything in a single layer on your prepared pan.
Cook until the vegetables are tender and the gnocchi is crisp on the outside, about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through the cook time.
Serve warm tossed with marinara sauce and baby spinach.
Top with fresh basil and parmesan cheese, or your favorite pasta toppings.
Notes
The recipe calls for half a package of gnocchi, you can store unused gnocchi refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Convection Toaster Ovens: Keep the temperature at 425°F but start checking for doneness after 15 minutes, adding more time as needed.