Sheet Pan Kale Gnocchi with Pesto and Veggies

Sheela Prakash
Sheela PrakashSenior Contributing Food Editor
Sheela is the Senior Contributing Food Editor at Kitchn and the author of Mediterranean Every Day: Simple, Inspired Recipes for Feel-Good Food. She received her master's degree from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy and is also a Registered Dietitian.
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closeup of roasted broccoli and kale gnocchi
Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: Brett Regot

A bag of Trader Joe's kale gnocchi becomes the base for this vibrantly green sheet pan dinner.

Serves4

Prep5 minutes

Cook25 minutes

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closeup of roasted broccoli and kale gnocchi
Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: Brett Regot

While Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi topped every list of trendy grocery buys when it first appeared in stores, their Kale Gnocchi made a quieter entrance at the start of this year. If you’ve had a chance to try it, you likely agree that it’s really, really good. This very-green sheet pan dinner is a celebration of the freezer staple: The gnocchi meets a mix of green veggies and lots of garlicky pesto in a super-simple dinner we have going on repeat.

Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: Brett Regot

This 3-Ingredient Sheet Pan Dinner Is the Easiest Way to Eat More Greens

The newest gluten-free gnocchi at TJ’s would happily swim in your favorite marinara sauce, but we prefer to celebrate its green-ness rather than hide it. Toss the still-frozen gnocchi on a sheet pan with a bag of Trader Joe’s frozen broccoli, zucchini, and pea medley, and roast it all together until the vegetables are tender and the gnocchi are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Drizzle the mess with plenty of basil pesto and you’ve got all your greens in one place — and in one bowl — for dinner.

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Sheet Pan Kale Gnocchi with Pesto and Veggies

A bag of Trader Joe's kale gnocchi becomes the base for this vibrantly green sheet pan dinner.

Prep time 5 minutes

Cook time 25 minutes

Serves 4

Nutritional Info

Ingredients

  • 2 (12-ounce) bags

    Trader Joe's frozen Kale Gnocchi

  • 1 (14-ounce) bag

    Trader Joe's frozen Organic Green Vegetable Foursome

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 (7-ounce) container

    Trader Joe's Genova Pesto

  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 450ºF.

  2. Empty 2 (12-ounce) bags frozen Kale Gnocchi and 1 (14-ounce) bag frozen Organic Green Vegetable Foursome out onto a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, season with kosher salt and black pepper, and toss well to combine. Spread out in an even layer.

  3. Roast, stirring halfway through, until the gnocchi are plump and lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, drizzle with 1 (7-ounce) container Genova Pesto, and toss to coat. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Recipe Notes

Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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