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    Home > Recipes > Main Dishes > Pasta > Cauliflower Gnocchi

    Cauliflower Gnocchi

    By Maike | Published: October 3, 2018 | Modified: October 3, 2018

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    Pesto Pasta with Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi - This recipe is full of rich flavors and textures. It's a great option for an easy gluten-free weeknight dinner that doesn't involve a lot of prep. #cheerfulcook #weeknight #recipe #glutenfree  #cauliflowergnocchi #traderjoes ā™” cheerfulcook.com  via @cheerfulcookCauliflower Gnocchi Pesto Pasta - This recipe is so flavorful and easy to prep. It's a perfect option for an easy gluten free dinner. #glutenfree #easydinner #glutenfreepasta #glutenfreegnocchi  via @cheerfulcook

    Cauliflower Gnocchi is a great gluten-free pasta alternative! Tender and chewy but lighter than traditional gnocchi. And there are many ways to enjoy cauliflower gnocchi!

    Learn how to make cauliflower gnocchi with pesto pasta. This recipe is gluten-free, healthy, and easy to cook. Skip the cheese and it's also a great option for vegans. #glutenfree #grainfree #vegan #pasta #easydinner #healthydinner #creativeandpractical #healthierliving

    In this recipe, I combined the cauliflower gnocchi with brown rice penne pasta and a quick, homemade pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simple and delicious!

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    1 Cauliflower Gnocchi and Penne Pasta Pesto
    2 Ingredients
    3 Additional Information about Cauliflower Gnocchi and where to shop
    4 Useful Tools
    5 Make it Vegan!
    6 More Easy Recipes You'll Love
    7 Cauliflower Gnocchi Pesto Pasta

    Cauliflower Gnocchi and Penne Pasta Pesto

    My parents are visiting right now. And last night, I asked my family if they wanted 'pesto and penne pasta' or 'pesto and cauliflower gnocchi.' Because we couldn't come to a consensus, the most diplomatic solution was to use both! So that's how the Cauliflower Gnocchi and Penne!

    We now refer to it as Cauliflower Gnocchi and Penne Pasta Pesto (Ok, the name is lame, but the dish is delicious!).

    After dinner, my dad asked for the recipe. Since you loved it so much, this recipe is for you.

    Ingredients

    • PASTA. I choose Trader Joe's Organic Brown Rice Penne Pasta
    • CAULIFLOWER GNOCCHI. See below where to find it.
    • Pesto. Use your homemade parsley or kale pesto, or opt for a good quality storebought pesto brand.
    • SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
    • OLIVE OIL
    • ONION
    • GARLIC
    • PARMESAN CHEESE

    Additional Information about Cauliflower Gnocchi and where to shop

    As of October 2018, the only store I know that sells frozen cauliflower gnocchi is Trader Joe's. If you don't live near Trader Joe's, I've found an easy, homemade cauliflower gnocchi recipe.

    Useful Tools

    • Cutting Board
    • Good Set of Knives (mine were from Costco and are no longer available)
    • Pasta Pot (I got a similar one at Home Goods)
    • Large Deep Dish Skillet with Lid
    • Over-the-Sink Colander

    Make it Vegan!

    • Likewise, if you have vegan members in your family, you can easily offer a vegan version of this dish. Just don't sprinkle any cheese at the very end.
    • Remember that the closest grocery store to my house is Trader Joe's, which is why I use many of their products.
    • And if it is a product only carried by Trader Joe's, I'll do my best to find a substitute or link to a similar storebought or homemade product.

    More Easy Recipes You'll Love

    • Red Lentil Pasta Salad
    • Broiled salmon Works well with a lot of recipes
    • Chicken Sausage and Lentil Stew. Perfect for cold winter nights.
    • Pesto Zoodle with baked Cod
    • Tuna Pasta Salad Sandwich
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    Cauliflower Gnocchi Pesto Pasta

    I've recently read that Cauliflower Gnocchi has become all the rage. I don't know about that, but I do know that they are insanely delicious. And I love finding ways to include cauliflower gnocchi into our dinner rotation whenever possible.
    Servings: 4 people
    Cauliflower Gnocchi look like regular gnocchi but are less filling and easily take on the flavor of most sauces. Delicious and simple to cook. Highly customizable.
    PREP TIME: 10 minutes
    COOK TIME: 15 minutes
    TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
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    Ingredients

    • 4 ounces penne pasta Trader Joe's Organic Brown Rice Penne
    • 1 bag cauliflower gnocchi Trader Joe's
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
    • 1 onion yellow
    • 1-3 cloves garlic
    • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
    • 1 tub Trader Joe's basil pesto other store-bought or homemade pesto will work just as well
    • 1-2 ounces parmesan cheese finely grated, optional | skip and it's a vegan meal option

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake the frozen Cauliflower gnocchi for 12-14 minutes (no oil or spray needed).
    • Cook your pasta (I used gluten-free penne) according to the instructions.
    • In the meantime dice the yellow onion and garlic cloves
    • In a deep dish skillet (preferably one with a lid) gently heat your olive oil and begin to sauté your onions and garlic over medium heat.
    • After a couple of minutes add the sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for about 5 minutes. 
    • Add the Trader Joe's Marinated Antipasto tomatoes and the Trader Joe's Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto to the onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomato mixture. Continue to simmer for a few minutes until everything is thoroughly heated.
    • When your pasta is done; drain, rinse, and set aside.
    • Take your cauliflower gnocchi out of the oven and set aside.
    • Once the pesto-tomato sauce is thoroughly heated start adding your cooked pasta and gnocchi. Keep your stove on low heat and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
    • Time to serve. At this point, you can add some grated Parmesan. And if you'd like to keep the dish vegan, simply skip that step.
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    Nutrition
    Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 26mg | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    October 03, 2018
    Hi, friends. My name is Maike. Nice to meet you. I am the blogger behind the Cheerful Cook. A Comfort Food blog where we celebrate easy German American recipes all year long
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    1. May

      January 22, 2019 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      Another super interesting dish. I've seen the cauliflower gnocchi at Trader Joe's but I didn't know what to use them for. I'm loving all your creative recipe ideas. Keep it up!

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      • Maike

        January 22, 2019 at 9:59 am

        Thank you for your kind words! šŸ™‚

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