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Summer Gnocchi With Fresh Corn And Zucchini Sauce
Instructions
  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and slightly browned.

  3. 3

    Add the onion and salt and cook until soft, about 8 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add in the garlic, zucchini, corn kernels and oregano. If using red pepper flakes, add it here. Cook for 8 minutes until softened. Taste, adjust for seasoning as desired.

  5. 5

    While the zucchini and corn are cooking, add the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook until gnocchi start to float to the top. Drain.

  6. 6

    Add the gnocchi to the corn and zucchini skillet and toss together until combined. Remove from heat, then stir in the chopped basil and parmesan cheese. Serve!

Notes

I say this recipe serves 4, but sometimes I make this just for my husband and me. You can easily double this recipe as well, just make sure you use a large enough skillet, as the secret to this sauce is creating the lightly browned butter with the silky fresh corn and jammy zucchini. You can sub in cooked tortellini or penne for the gnocchi.

Summer Gnocchi With Fresh Corn And Zucchini Sauce

This vibrant summer gnocchi celebrates fresh basil, sweet corn, and zucchini in a silky sauce enriched with browned butter. Tender gnocchi is tossed with sautéed vegetables, oregano, and finished with chopped basil and Parmesan for a light yet flavorful seasonal dish.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
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Ingredients11
3 serves
Metric
  • 38 g butter, regular or non-dairy
  • 75 g finely diced white or yellow onion
  • 2 ml salt
  • 1 g red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 600 g diced zucchini
  • 375 g fresh corn kernels
  • 1 g dried oregano
  • 482 g vacuum-packed gnocchi
  • 24 g chopped fresh basil
  • 75 g freshly grated parmesan cheese
Nutrition FactsPer serving (3 servings)
657cals
94g
Carbs
57% cals
25g
Fat
35% cals
20g
Protein
12% cals
Calories657.3 kcal (33%)
Carbohydrates93.7 g (34%)
Protein20.3 g (41%)
Total Fat25.3 g (32%)
Saturated Fat13.9 g (69%)
Unsaturated Fat10.8 g (72%)
Trans Fat0.7 g
Sugars14.4 g (29%)
Fiber7.3 g (26%)
Cholesterol54.7 mg (18%)
Sodium1356.0 mg (59%)