Kielbasa Gnocchi & Nutty Green Beans
by Amber Gray //
August 6, 2014 
It will be impossible to look at Gnocchi the same after creating this effortless combination of flavors. Be sure to put this on the list of go-to dinner ideas.
Kielbasa Gnocchi & Nutty Green Beans
Yield:
4
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 (16 oz.) package gnocchi, cooked according to package directions
- 12 ounces pork kielbasa, sliced into ½” rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 bell peppers, seeded, chopped
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 1 bunch (6 cups) baby kale, tough stems removed, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (26 oz.) jar low-sodium pasta sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place pecans in single layer on baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Stir, return to oven and bake 3 minutes, or until pecans are slightly browned and aromatic. Remove from oven and let cool. Toss with green beans.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add kielbasa and cook 3-4 minutes, or until heated through and lightly browned. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
- Return skillet to heat; add peppers and onion, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add kale, tomato and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, or until tender and tomato juices have reduced. Turn heat to medium-low; add pasta sauce and heat.
- Mix gnocchi with pasta sauce and top with kielbasa.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4Amount Per Serving: Calories: 600Total Fat: 33.5gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 757mgCarbohydrates: 84.89gFiber: 15.85gProtein: 22.44g
