Gnocchi Gone Wild….with Roasted Apples, Broccoli & Cinnamon

Imagine sinking your teeth into a fluffy cloud of gnocchi, only to be pleasantly ambushed by the sweetness of caramelized apples and the savory crunch of roasted broccoli. It's like a flavor fiesta in your mouth, minus the annoying party cleanup.

First, you’re gonna need some essentials: potato gnocchi, apples, broccoli, and a bunch of other goodies like EVOO (fancy talk for extra virgin olive oil), butter, cinnamon, and cheese. The usual suspects. Now, preheat that oven to 400 degrees and let's get this show on the road.

Step numero uno: toss those apple slices in a bowl with EVOO, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper—because nobody’s got time for scrubbing sticky pans. Throw the broccoli florets in there too, with a little EVOO, salt, and pepper action. Roast them for 20-25 minutes until they’re tender and caramelized to perfection. While that’s happening, boil some salted water and cook the gnocchi until they float like little potato buoys. Drain them and set them aside.

Next up, melt some butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in the gnocchi and sauté until they’re golden brown and slightly crispy. Now, this is where things get wild—add those roasted apples and broccoli to the skillet and give it all a gentle toss. Sprinkle on some grated Parmesan and dried basil, because why not? Finish off with a flourish of fresh chopped parsley. You’ve got yourself a dish that’s so good, even your most critical dinner guest will be speechless. Well, at least until they ask for seconds.

Yield: 4

Author: Sippin Foodie

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Gnocchi Gone Wild….with Roasted Apples, Broccoli & Cinnamon

Oh, you’re definitely going to want to make this Gnocchi with Roasted Apples and Broccoli recipe. Why? Well, imagine biting into a cloud of potato gnocchi only to be greeted by the sweet surprise of caramelized apples and the earthy crunch of roasted broccoli. It's basically like your taste buds going on an all-expenses-paid vacation without leaving your kitchen. And let’s be honest, you’ve probably never experienced the sheer thrill of combining apples with broccoli before. So, give your dinner guests something to talk about besides their tedious day at the office.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Ingredients

• 1 lb potato gnocchi
• 2 large apples, sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 4 tbsp EVOO
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• Dried Basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400
2. In a bowl, toss the apple slices with EVOO, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread the apples on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Toss the broccoli florets with the remaining olive oil, salt, pepper and add to the same baking sheet.
5. Roast the apples and broccoli in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized
6. While the apples and broccoli are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
7. Add the gnocchi and cook according to the package instructions, usually until they float to the surface (about 2-3 minutes).
8. Drain the gnocchi and set aside.
9. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
10. Add the cooked gnocchi and sauté until they start to brown slightly, about 5-10 minutes.
11. Add the roasted apples and broccoli to the skillet, gently tossing to combine. Then add chicken broth, mix well.
12. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and dried basil over the gnocchi mixture.
13. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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