Gnocchi with Roasted Red Pepper

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Ingredients (Serves Two)

●        1 bag of cooked Nocca Gnocchi (pesto flavored)

●        12 oz jar of roasted red peppers, drained

●        5 cloves garlic, minced

●        2 shallots, minced (can also use a small yellow onion, chopped)

●        3/4 cup milk (can use half and half)

●        3 oz cream cheese, softened

●        1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

●        1/2 TBSP capers, drained (can add more if desired)

●        2 TBSP lemon juice

●        2 TBSP EVOO

●        Salt and pepper to taste

●        Fresh chopped basil for garnish

1. Heat olive oil in saute pan and sauté minced shallots until translucent (about 2-3 mins).

2. Add in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

3. Pour in milk and stir in with the shallots and garlic. Bring to medium heat and add parmesan cheese and cream cheese. 

4. Stir for 2-3 minutes or until the cream cheese has melted. 

5. Add lemon juice and roasted red peppers. Taste and season with salt/pepper as needed.

6. Pour sauce into a food processor (can also use a blender or an immersion blender) and blend until creamy. Taste for flavor again and add more salt, pepper or lemon if needed.

7. Toss sauce with gnocchi. 

8. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and capers. Enjoy!