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Creamy Vegan Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Gnocchi (Recipe from thissavoryvegan.com)

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Try vegan delight packs a punch with bold flavours and the creamy deliciousness of gnocchi and cream. For those who are gnoc-too familiar with gnocchi, it is a dumpling-like pasta made with flour, potato, eggs, and cheese – try it once and we guarantee you’ll be back for more. Pair this dish with your favourite Italian wine to have a Ve-nice time!

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsp sun-dried tomato pesto (see ingredient list below)
1 package gnocchi (16 oz)
1 tsp corn starch
3/4 cup + 2 tsp plain, unsweetened non-dairy milk separated
1 tbsp vegan butter
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic diced
salt & pepper to taste
fresh basil, vegan parmesan for topping (optional)

For the Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto:

2 cups fresh basil
8.5 oz jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
3 cloves garlic
1/2 lemon juiced
salt & pepper to taste
red pepper flakes (optional) to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Prepare Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto by combining all ingredients in a food processor and blending on high, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions, and once cooked, drain and set aside.
3. While water is coming to a boil, place a pan on the stove over medium heat. Add butter, olive oil and garlic to the pan. Saute until butter is melted and garlic is fragrant. 
4. Combine corn starch and 2 tsp. of milk in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
5. Add remaining almond milk, corn starch mixture and pesto to the pan. Stir until sauce begins to thicken. Turn heat off.
6. Add cooked gnocchi, salt and pepper to the pan and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. 
7. Serve with fresh basil and vegan parmesan on top.

We hope you have as much fun making these recipes as we did! Remember to drop by B.I.G. during our Italian Fair from 19th April to 29th April to stock up on everything you need for the recipes above. Check out the cooking demonstrations to learn more about Italian cooking http://bit.ly/BIGLatest. Be bold and mix things up by modifying the ingredients to suit your personal taste. As Julia Child says, cooking well doesn’t mean cooking fancy. Buon Appetito!