Gnocchi and Zucchini with Garlic-Parmesan Sauce

Gnocchi joins sliced zucchini in a quick and easy garlic-Parmesan sauce in this weeknight dish that takes just about 20 minutes to make.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 595 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 2 zucchini, sliced
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 pound gnocchi
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.

Step 2

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add olive oil. Add zucchini and garlic. Saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add cooked and drained gnocchi, Parmesan cheese, and reserved cooking liquid. Stir until nice and creamy.