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Whole Wheat Gnocchi with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

In this easy vegetarian recipe, whole wheat gnocchi is bathed in a healthy roasted red pepper sauce. 201 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 2011 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 3 roasted red peppers 6 halves see How to Roast a Bell Pepper
  • ¾ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pound whole wheat gnocchi
  • ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Place the roasted red peppers in the bowl of a food processor. Add the onion mixture, vegetable broth and balsamic vinegar. Puree until the mixture is smooth. Transfer the sauce to the large skillet and heat over medium heat.
  4. Cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and add the gnocchi to the sauce, along with the parsley. Stir to combine. Serve with Parmesan cheese and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.75Cup Calories 201.1kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 45.7g (15%) Protein 5.7g (11%) Fat 1.8g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Sodium 674.8mg (28%) Fiber 5.4g (22%) Sugar 5.5g (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2011

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.75Cup
Calories 201.1kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 45.7g 15%
Protein 5.7g 11%
Fat 1.8g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Sodium 674.8mg 28%
Fiber 5.4g 22%
Sugar 5.5g 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.