Baked Gnocchi with Asparagus

This baked gnocchi is tender, cozy, and lifted with fresh lemon. Asparagus adds a crisp, green bite while the oven brings everything together into a lightly golden, comforting dish. It’s simple enough for weeknights and elegant enough to serve guests.

This is Let’s Veg comfort with a fresh finish.

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Baked Gnocchi with Asparagus

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Baked gnocchi with asparagus and lemon baked light and flavorful. A fresh Let’s Veg recipe perfect for easy vegetarian dinners.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Calories: 314

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb gnocchi store-bought or homemade
• 1½ cups asparagus trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• ½ cup grated Parmesan or plant-based alternative

Equipment

Baking Dish

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly oil a baking dish.
2. Toss gnocchi and asparagus with olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread evenly in the baking dish.
4. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway.
5. Sprinkle Parmesan over the top and bake an additional 8-10 minutes, until lightly golden.
6. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 605mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 489IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Add cream or ricotta for a richer bake

Finish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil

Best served immediately

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