Cheesy Pesto Gnocchi Bowls. 5 ingredients. 5 steps. 5 days.

Part of the 555 meal prep series from get dopa. 

Crispy gnocchi, herby pesto and simple toppings for low-effort comfort food that lasts the week. 

Ingredients 

• Gnocchi 
• Basil pesto 
• Sun-dried tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes) 
• Parmesan 
• Pine nuts 

Steps 

1. Boil gnocchi in salted water until it floats. Drain. 
2. Sear the gnocchi in olive oil or butter until lightly browned. 
3. Add tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes. 
4. Stir in pesto and a splash of pasta water to loosen. 
5. Top with parmesan and toasted pine nuts. 

Five days of easy lunches or dinners, ready to reheat. 

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