Gnocchi with Spinach and Pepper Sauce

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. package potato gnocchi
  • 5 oz. package baby spinach
  • 1 1/2 oz. Manchego cheese, grated and divided
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 1/4 cup smoked almonds
  • 1 plum tomato, chopped
  • 1 baguette slice, torn
  • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

Directions

  1. Cook gnocchi as directed. Drain gnocchi; return to pan. Add spinach, 1/4 cup cheese, and 1 tbsp olive oil; cover and let stand until spinach wilts, 2-3 minutes. Gently toss to combine.

  2. Pulse red peppers, almonds, tomato, baguette, vinegar, garlic, paprika, crushed red pepper, and remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a food processor until smooth, about 1 minute.

  3. Divide gnocchi mixture among 5 bowls. Top evenly with sauce and remaining 2 tbsp cheese.

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