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Margherita Pierogies Skillet
Margherita Pierogies Skillet meal ready in 30 minutes! Tender and pillowy pierogies topped with basil pesto, melty mozzarella, and fresh cherry tomatoes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 140 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 package Mrs. T's Classic Onion Pierogies
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup prepared basil pesto
- ⅔ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drizzle a large skillet with oil, arrange pierogies in a single layer (edges can be overlapping a bit).
- Pour water over the pierogies. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook for 3 minutes, then flip pierogies over and cook another 2-3 minutes until tender and easily pierced through with fork. Drain liquid from skillet.
- Spoon pesto on top of the pierogies, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Bake for 10 minutes until cheese is completely melted. Top with tomatoes and fresh basil and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Flavor option: swap these for other flavors of pierogies - they all work with this recipe!
Nutrition Information
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
315mg
(13%)
Potassium
56mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
634IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 634IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.