Tender inside and crispy pan-fried outside, kale gnocchi is super fast and makes for the tastiest veggie pasta in a classic spicy arrabbiata sauce.
Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Keyword how to cook trader joe's kale gnocchi, kale gnocchi, trader joe's gnocchi, trader joe's kale gnocchi
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 18 minutesminutes
Total Time 23 minutesminutes
Servings 2to 3 servings
Calories 561kcal
Author Lauren
Ingredients
1package Trader Joe's Kale Gnocchi
3clovesgarlic thinly sliced
4tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil divided
1 to 2teaspoonsred pepper flakes
¼cupdry white wine
1 ½cupmarinara sauce
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a non stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the frozen gnocchi to the hot oil and shake the pan slightly so the gnocchi doesn't stick. Alternatively, you can move the gnocchi around with tongs or a spatula.
Cook the gnocchi on one side for 3 minutes then stir or flip to cook the other side. Cook for 7 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a seperate medium skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the thinly sliced garlic in the hot oil, about 1 minute. Add the red pepper flakes and cook for 20 to 30 seconds before adding the white wine and marinara sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cooked gnocchi to the sauce and sauté to coat.
Notes
For moderate heat, use 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. For intense heat, use 2 teaspoons.
Do not defrost the kale gnocchi, cook it frozen directly from the package.