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Zucchini Gnocchi Recipe: Easy, Creamy, and Delicious

Zucchini Gnocchi Recipe: Easy, Creamy, and Delicious

Name: Zucchini Gnocchi Recipe: Easy, Creamy, and Delicious
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Zucchini 2 cups; Parsley 2 tbsp; Lemon ¼; Olive oil 1-2 tbsp; Salt; Black pepper; Garlic powder; Potato Gnocchi 2 cups; Parmesan cheese ⅓ cup

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Ingredients

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	2 cups Zucchini steamed
	2 tbsp Parsley fresh chopped
	¼ Lemon squeezed
	1-2 tbsp Olive oil extra-virgin
	Salt to taste
	Black pepper freshly ground , to taste
	Garlic powder optional
	2 cups Potato Gnocchi cooked, reserve ½ cup of the cooking water
	⅓ cup Parmesan cheese shredded

Nutritional information

198

calories

11.8g

fat

17g

carbohydrates

7.4g

protein

20mg

cholesterol

408mg

sodium

Cuisine:

Italian Recipes

Zucchini Gnocchi Recipe: Easy, Creamy, and Delicious

This vibrant Creamy Zucchini Gnocchi recipe makes you wonder, “Why haven’t I made zucchini into a sauce before?!” If you love a rich, Parmesan-loaded sauce, add this to your menu ASAP.

This zucchini gnocchi recipe is a delightful dish that’s easy to prepare and bursting with fresh flavors! With just a handful of ingredients and a quick blend, you’ll have a creamy, savory sauce that pairs perfectly with pillowy potato gnocchi. Whether you opt for convenient store-bought gnocchi or take the time to make your own from scratch, this dish is sure to impress!

To make the Creamy Zucchini Gnocchi, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Zucchini Gnocchi Recipe: Easy, Creamy, and Delicious

Steps to make Zucchini Gnocchi Recipe: Easy, Creamy, and Delicious

1

Combine ingredients for zucchini sauce

1min

To a high-speed blender, add 2 cups steamed zucchini, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, lemon juice, 1-2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, and salt and black pepper to taste.
2

Blend

1min

Blend well until smooth and creamy.
3

Combine gnocchi and sauce

2min

Transfer the prepared zucchini sauce to a skillet and add the cooked gnocchi. Cook, stirring, for 1-3 minutes. Add a good splash of the reserved gnocchi cooking water and mix to combine.
4

Add Parmesan cheese

1min

Add ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese and mix well to combine.
5

Serve

Serve immediately with more black pepper and Parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!

Discover the delightful Creamy Zucchini Gnocchi recipe that transforms fresh zucchini into a rich, savory sauce! With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, this recipe is sure to become a go-to.

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!