Fresh Tomato-and-Asparagus Gnocchi

Health score
31%
Fresh Tomato-and-Asparagus Gnocchi
30 min.
4
440kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner with a delightful dish that bursts with fresh flavors? Look no further than this Fresh Tomato-and-Asparagus Gnocchi! In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a meal that not only satisfies your taste buds but also nourishes your body, clocking in at a modest 440 calories per serving.

This recipe is a celebration of seasonal ingredients, featuring tender asparagus and juicy tomatoes that come together in a harmonious blend. The gnocchi, with its pillowy texture, serves as the perfect canvas for the vibrant flavors of fresh basil and garlic. Each bite is a delightful experience, enhanced by a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese that adds a rich, savory finish.

Whether you're looking for a side dish to complement your main course or a satisfying lunch on its own, this dish fits the bill perfectly. It's versatile enough to serve at a casual gathering or as a comforting meal for yourself. So grab your frying pan and saucepan, and let’s get cooking! You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can create a restaurant-quality dish right in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

  • pound asparagus fresh
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove pressed
  • 16 oz d gnocchi 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • servings parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup onion sweet chopped
  • large tomatoes seeded chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus.
  2. Cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Fill a 3-qt. saucepan three-fourths full with salted water. Bring to a boil; add asparagus and gnocchi, and cook 2 to 4 minutes or until tender.
  3. Drain.
  4. Saut onion in hot oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until tender; add garlic, and cook 1 minute.
  5. Add tomatoes, and cook 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in basil, salt, pepper, and asparagus mixture.
  6. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories440kcal
Protein15.71%
Fat33.24%
Carbs51.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
67.5
Glycemic Load
28.41
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
23.844782497572%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Naringenin
1.24mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
6.46mg
Kaempferol
1.98mg
Myricetin
0.51mg
Quercetin
19.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:439.51kcal
21.98%
Fat:16.83g
25.89%
Saturated Fat:6.16g
38.51%
Carbohydrates:58.16g
19.39%
Net Carbohydrates:50.63g
18.41%
Sugar:7.98g
8.87%
Cholesterol:26.1mg
8.7%
Sodium:1504.58mg
65.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.9g
35.81%
Vitamin K:79.25µg
75.47%
Vitamin A:2792.94IU
55.86%
Iron:7.4mg
41.12%
Vitamin C:33.72mg
40.87%
Calcium:349.57mg
34.96%
Phosphorus:304.91mg
30.49%
Fiber:7.54g
30.16%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.27%
Folate:94.84µg
23.71%
Vitamin E:3.46mg
23.05%
Potassium:763.8mg
21.82%
Selenium:13.66µg
19.51%
Copper:0.37mg
18.46%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.12%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
17.08%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.87%
Zinc:2.31mg
15.4%
Magnesium:51.31mg
12.83%
Vitamin B3:2.29mg
11.46%
Vitamin B12:0.41µg
6.75%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.17%
Source:My Recipes