Gnocchi with Balsamic Tomatoes and Caramelized Onions is so good and so easy to make. You’ll love all the great flavors going on in this easy vegetarian weeknight meal.
This Gnocchi with Balsamic Tomatoes and Caramelized Onions is one of those really easy recipes that I like to make for lunch. I almost always have some Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes in the freezer.
I take them out of the freezer, and defrost them in the microwave. Cook up an onion, and boil some water for the gnocchi, and gnocchi only takes about 2-3 minutes to cook. It’s pretty easy, and very minimal chopping (which makes me really happy on some of those busy days).
You could also throw some fresh herbs into the dish. Oh, and fresh spinach added in at the end so it just starts to wilt, would be so yummy. Unfortunately for me, the husband isn’t a fan of cooked or wilted spinach so I have to forgo the spinach.
I like the meatless crumbles in this dish (Morningstar has some soy crumbles, Quorn has some soy-free crumbles, or use your favorite brand) . You don’t even notice that they’re there; they just add a little texture and some meatiness. If you prefer, use cooked crumbled sausage (meaty or veggie links), or even use cooked ground turkey or ground beef.
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Gnocchi with Balsamic Tomatoes and Caramelized Onions Recipe
Gnocchi with Balsamic Tomatoes and Caramelized Onions
An easy to make vegetarian meal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 onion coarsely chopped
- 1 package 12 ounce gnocchi
- 1/3 cup meatless crumbles
- 1 cup balsamic roasted tomatoes
- salt & pepper
- for garnish: grated Manchego Parmesan, or Asiago cheese
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add chopped onion, and cook about 15-20 minutes or until onion starts to brown. If onion starts to burn, or cook too fast, add a little water to the pan so it slows the cooking. While onion cooks, in another pot, start the water to boil for the gnocchi. Once boiling, cook gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and place cooked gnocchi in a large bowl.
- Once onion is nice and caramelized, add soy crumbles and balsamic tomatoes to pot, and continue to cook about 3 minutes more, or until heated through. Remove tomato and onion mixture, and place in the large bowl with the gnocchi. Taste for salt and pepper, and top with grated cheese for serving. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
For Printing: find the recipe for the Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes with Onions here: https://lifecurrentsblog.com/balsamic-roasted-tomatoes-onions/
Makes 2-3 servings
Note on the nutrition analysis: it seems to be off for this dish. The package of gnocchi I use is 400 calories per serving. The meatless crumbles are about 30 calories. The onion and tomatoes are negligible calories.The oil is about 20 calories per serving. And the garnishing cheese will vary depending on how much you use, but it totals about 500 calories (rounding up for variances).
Janette@culinaryginger says
September 10, 2015 at 8:10 amI love a quick dish that looks hearty and delicious. Great recipe.
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
September 11, 2015 at 8:33 amLove gnocchi and your sauce looks wonderful.
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
September 11, 2015 at 8:34 amDelish and easy. My kind of recipe. Love all the tips for having ingredients ready at a moments notice. Those roasted tomatoes sound really yummy.
fearlessdining says
September 11, 2015 at 7:30 pmBeautiful dish that would please even the pickiest person…I love the gnocchi you used. 🙂
Culinary Flavors says
September 11, 2015 at 9:57 pmSuch a delicious meatless dish! I must check for the balsamic tomatoes!
homemadefoodjunkie says
September 11, 2015 at 10:38 pmI love balsamic tomatoes. This looks like a fantastic lunch!
lydiaf1963 says
September 12, 2015 at 6:34 amDon’t you love being able to pull stuff from the freezer and throwing together a dish that looks wonderful and tastes even better!
Manila Spoon (Abby) says
September 12, 2015 at 7:30 amYou certainly had me at caramelized onions – it always adds so much flavor to anything! I love this delicious dish!
April J Harris (@apriljharris) says
September 13, 2015 at 5:07 amLove both sun dried tomatoes and caramelized onions! This dish will be a favourite in our house!
Divya Prakash says
September 13, 2015 at 9:23 amI always love easy to make dishes which can be whipped up with minimal ingredients in a little time. This one is absolutely perfect. Looks so hearty and delicious too.
Tara says
September 13, 2015 at 10:17 amThis is a fabulous fall meal, I just adore it!
justine @ Full Belly SIsters says
September 13, 2015 at 10:21 amSo many of my favorite flavors in one dish, i love this gorgeous meal!
Debra @ Bowl Me Over says
September 13, 2015 at 11:46 amLooks absolutely perfect – great lunch or dinner!
fabfood4all says
September 13, 2015 at 2:23 pmPasta is my go to dish and this one looks fabulous and so tasty:-)
Elena says
September 14, 2015 at 12:26 amI love gnocchi and these sound so tasty! I will definitely give it a try when I get back from my vacation
Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish says
September 14, 2015 at 7:55 amLoving this quick and hearty dish. This is a must-try recipe!
auntbeesrecipes says
September 14, 2015 at 9:22 amThis is a fantastic idea for a weeknight meal! Looks amazing!
Florian @ContentednessCooking says
September 14, 2015 at 9:57 amI love the balsamic tomatoes, so flavorful! Amazing recipe!
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
September 14, 2015 at 3:46 pmMmmm… I can’t wait to try this! A perfect dish for the colder weather!
christine (@foodyschmoody) says
September 14, 2015 at 8:04 pmI adore gnocchi! This one w/ the tomatoes and onions sounds delicious!
Jillian @ Food Folks and Fun says
September 14, 2015 at 9:08 pmI love gnocchi! This dish looks like some serious comfort food, perfect for fall!
delphineefortin says
September 15, 2015 at 3:21 amThese gnocchi look fantastic. Would love to try your recipe!!
mealplanmaven says
September 15, 2015 at 1:52 pmI haven’t made gnocchi in ages and your recipe looks fantastic! What a lovely (and easy) fall dish!
meggan | Culinary Hill says
September 21, 2015 at 10:50 amMy husband is always begging me to make gnocchi. Thanks for the fresh inspiration! Looks mouth-watering.
Sara says
January 8, 2016 at 11:52 amI’m not familiar with Soy Crumbles (Meatless Crumbles). Can anyone explain what sort of flavor/texture they add to the dish? This sounds amazing and I can’t wait to try it! I think even my picky husband would love it!
Thanks!
Debi says
January 8, 2016 at 12:00 pmSara, they have a texture similar to ground beef, and I use them as a substitute for ground beef. They add some protein to the dish, and are light in flavor, but do have a bit of a meaty flavor. I like the Morningstar brand the best, but I’ve seen Boca brand, SmartGround, and Yves. In this dish they actually kind of melt into the dish and you don’t really even notice them all that much. My husband doesn’t even notice them, and he’s a picky (meat eater) too. I hope that helps!
Sara says
January 8, 2016 at 12:03 pmIt does! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to try it!