Quorn Vegetarian Pieces with Creamy Pesto Gnocchi

Name: Quorn Vegetarian Pieces with Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 300g Quorn Vegetarian Chicken Pieces; [https://www.quorn.co.uk/products/chicken-style-pieces]; 250g gnocchi, uncooked; 60g pesto; 70ml single cream; 125g chestnut mushrooms, sliced; 1 small red onion, finely sliced; Spray oil; Salt & pepper; Parmesan, to serve (optional)

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Creamy pesto gnocchi with Quorn Pieces in a bowl topped with parmesan cheese.

Trust us, this creamy pesto vegetarian Gnocchi recipe is one to try for an utterly comforting meat-free midweek dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes!

Fry up your veggies and Quorn Vegetarian Chicken Pieces before tossing in your pillowy soft gnocchi, finished off with a deliciously creamy pesto sauce. A simple vegetarian gnocchi recipe that will have you coming back for more!

Recipe by @weighlesswith_jess.

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Serves 2

20 mins

Easy

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High in Protein

Gluten Free

Low in Saturated Fat

No Soy

Ingredients

300g Quorn Vegetarian Chicken Pieces
250g gnocchi, uncooked
60g pesto
70ml single cream
125g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
1 small red onion, finely sliced
Spray oil
Salt & pepper
Parmesan, to serve (optional)

Method

Firstly, spray a hot pan with cooking spray, then add in your sliced mushrooms and onion, along with a good pinch of salt. Allow to cook over a medium heat for around 6 or 7 minutes, or until slightly caramelised.
Next, add in your Quorn Vegetarian Chicken Pieces and allow to cook for a further 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are crispy.
While your Quorn is browning, bring a big pan of water to the boil and cook your gnocchi according to the instructions on the packaging; drain but be sure to reserve a mug full of the pasta water.
Once the Quorn Pieces are nice and golden, turn the heat down a little and add your pesto and cream to the pan. Stir well and allow it to bubble and reduce for a couple of minutes.
Next add your gnocchi to the sauce along with a dash of pasta water, stir well and then you are ready to serve.
Top the gnocchi with some freshly grated parmesan and enjoy!

Recipe by @weighlesswith_jess.