Gnocchi with red wine, lentil and olive sauce

23 March 2018

Serves

6

Prep

5 mins

Cook

20 mins

Ingredients

  • olive oil, 1-2 tbsp
  • brown onion, 1 large (finely diced)
  • minced garlic, 1 tbsp
  • red wine, 1/2 cup
  • chilli flakes, 1/2 tsp (or chilli powder or paste)
  • vege stock powder, 1 tsp
  • olives, 1/2 cup (pitted and minced; I use kalamata)
  • diced tomatoes, 2 tins
  • brown lentils, 1 tin (drained and rinsed)
  • lemon juice, 1/4 cup
  • cherry tomatoes, 1 punnet (whole; optional)
  • basil, handful (roughly chopped)
  • gnocchi, 1 kg
  • parmesan, to taste (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat (high if you're in a hurry) and add finely diced onion and garlic. Cook until translucent.
  • Add red wine, chilli flakes and vege stock powder and simmer until reduced by half (or just continue with the next step if you're in a hurry).
  • Add olives, diced tomatoes, lentils, lemon juice, cherry tomatoes and basil. Season to taste. If you like the sauce really thick you might want to boil it down a little, otherwise just cook until gnocchi is ready (next step).
  • Cook gnocchi according to package instructions.
  • Serve gnocchi topped with sauce and parmesan. Enjoy!

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