Easy Gourmet Gnocchi with Trader Joe's Gorgonzola Gnocchi

It's no secret that I'm a huge Trader Joe's fan. I still remember that first time I visited one in Seattle. I came out with a bottle of Two Buck Check, a bouquet of fresh flowers, and my first ever crush on a grocery store.

TJ's finally came to Atlanta in the late 2000s and I've been a devoted shopper ever since. I love to cook but I'm frequently rushed for time in the evening so I love the fact that so many of their meals, while great on their own, can be easily dressed up and turned into a meal that makes your husband ask, "What are we celebrating?" when you serve it.

This Semi-Homemade Gourmet Gnocchi is the perfect example of such a meal. I mean, basically, it's just Trader Joe's Gnocchi alla Gorgonzola (the official name of the product) which you make by dumping the meal into a skillet and heating up. That's fine. It's a great meal to to heat up and eat in front of the TV.

But add a little fresh spinach (for color, texture, and a serving of veggies to make the dish a little healthier) and toasted pecans (for crunch and flavor) and you've got a meal that demands to be eaten at the table on a nice plate. Now throw in that lemon zest and a shot of fresh lemon juice and you've somehow elevated the sauce that comes with the Trader Joe's Gorgonzola Gnocchi from "pretty good" to "wow, that's delicious." Not bad for a meal with 4 ingredients.

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Semi-Homemade Gourmet Gnocchi using Trader Joe's Gorgonzola Gnocchi

Author: Midlife Rambler

567kcal

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Prep 5 minutes mins

Cook 10 minutes mins

Total 15 minutes mins

This easy weeknight dinner features Trader Joe's gorgonzola gnocchi turned into a gourmet meal with some spinach and toasted pecans for flavor and crunch. Serve with some crusty bread and a salad by candlelight for a romantic meal or eat in front of the TV - either way it's healthy and delicious and ready in no time flat.

Servings 2 Servings

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Ingredients

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• ▢ 16 oz Trader Joe's Gnocchi al Gorgonzola 1 package
• ▢ 3 oz fresh baby spinach about ½ of a 6 oz bag
• ▢ ½ Cup Chopped Pecans
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
• ▢ 1 Teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice

Method

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1. Add Trader Joe's Gorgonzola Gnocchi, pecans, and lemon juice to pre-heated pan and heat until sauce is mostly melted. (Approximately 5 minutes.)
2. Throw in the fresh spinach and lemon zest and heat until sauce is completely melted and spinach is melted.

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories567kcalCarbohydrates86gProtein13gFat22gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat6gMonounsaturated Fat11gSodium803mgPotassium356mgFiber9gSugar1gVitamin A4004IUVitamin C17mgCalcium111mgIron10mg

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