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Gnocchi with Balsamic Tomatoes and Caramelized Onions

September 10, 2015 by Debi 27 Comments

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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.

Gnocchi with Balsamic Tomatoes & Caramelized Onions is a great easy comfort food. https://lifecurrentsblog.com

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Balsamic Tomatoes

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).

Gnocchi with Balsamic Tomatoes & Caramelized Onions is a great easy comfort food. https://lifecurrentsblog.com

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.

Gnocchi with Balsamic Tomatoes & Caramelized Onions is a great easy comfort food. https://lifecurrentsblog.com

I like the meatless crumbles in this dish (Affiliate links) (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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Looking for more ways to use these yummy Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes and Onions?

They’re great anywhere you might use sun-dried tomatoes. Here are some of the other recipes I’ve used them in.

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Gnocchi with Balsamic Tomatoes & Caramelized Onions is a great easy comfort food. https://lifecurrentsblog.com

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Gnocchi Recipe

Gnocchi with Balsamic Tomatoes and Caramelized Onions

Debi
An easy to make vegetarian meal
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 141 kcal

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!

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).

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 262mgPotassium: 137mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 6.4mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1.7mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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  1. Janette@culinaryginger

    September 10, 2015 at 8:10 am

    I love a quick dish that looks hearty and delicious. Great recipe.

  2. peter @feedyoursoultoo

    September 11, 2015 at 8:33 am

    Love gnocchi and your sauce looks wonderful.

  3. KC the Kitchen Chopper

    September 11, 2015 at 8:34 am

    Delish and easy. My kind of recipe. Love all the tips for having ingredients ready at a moments notice. Those roasted tomatoes sound really yummy.

  4. fearlessdining

    September 11, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    Beautiful dish that would please even the pickiest person…I love the gnocchi you used. 🙂

  5. Culinary Flavors

    September 11, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    Such a delicious meatless dish! I must check for the balsamic tomatoes!

  6. homemadefoodjunkie

    September 11, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    I love balsamic tomatoes. This looks like a fantastic lunch!

  7. lydiaf1963

    September 12, 2015 at 6:34 am

    Don’t you love being able to pull stuff from the freezer and throwing together a dish that looks wonderful and tastes even better!

  8. Manila Spoon (Abby)

    September 12, 2015 at 7:30 am

    You certainly had me at caramelized onions – it always adds so much flavor to anything! I love this delicious dish!

  9. April J Harris (@apriljharris)

    September 13, 2015 at 5:07 am

    Love both sun dried tomatoes and caramelized onions! This dish will be a favourite in our house!

  10. Divya Prakash

    September 13, 2015 at 9:23 am

    I 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.

  11. Tara

    September 13, 2015 at 10:17 am

    This is a fabulous fall meal, I just adore it!

  12. justine @ Full Belly SIsters

    September 13, 2015 at 10:21 am

    So many of my favorite flavors in one dish, i love this gorgeous meal!

  13. Debra @ Bowl Me Over

    September 13, 2015 at 11:46 am

    Looks absolutely perfect – great lunch or dinner!

  14. fabfood4all

    September 13, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    Pasta is my go to dish and this one looks fabulous and so tasty:-)

  15. Elena

    September 14, 2015 at 12:26 am

    I love gnocchi and these sound so tasty! I will definitely give it a try when I get back from my vacation

  16. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish

    September 14, 2015 at 7:55 am

    Loving this quick and hearty dish. This is a must-try recipe!

  17. auntbeesrecipes

    September 14, 2015 at 9:22 am

    This is a fantastic idea for a weeknight meal! Looks amazing!

  18. Florian @ContentednessCooking

    September 14, 2015 at 9:57 am

    I love the balsamic tomatoes, so flavorful! Amazing recipe!

  19. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

    September 14, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    Mmmm… I can’t wait to try this! A perfect dish for the colder weather!

  20. christine (@foodyschmoody)

    September 14, 2015 at 8:04 pm

    I adore gnocchi! This one w/ the tomatoes and onions sounds delicious!

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