one pot chilli, tomato and pesto gnocchi.

A super simple vegetarian recipe, which features pan fried gnocchi stirred though with rich pesto, sweet tomatoes and a kick of chilli. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one pot veggie delight won't leave you standing over the washing up bowl for long either. Scatter with fresh parsley and vegetarian cheese, then just simply serve up for everyone to help themselves!

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(Serves four)

♥ 500g fresh gnocchi

♥ 200g cherry tomatoes, halved

♥ 1 fresh chilli, finely chopped 

♥ 1 tsp tomato puree

♥ 1 tbsp red pesto

♥ Fresh parsley to serve

♥ Parmesan cheese (vegetarian alternative)

Step one. Begin by adding a little oil to a large frying pan and frying off the gnocchi for 5-8 minutes on a medium heat.

Step two. Add in the tomato halves, puree and chillies and cook through for a further 10 minutes. Add a little boiling water if the gnocchi starts to stick.

Step three. Stir through the pesto and cook for 5 minutes until heated through and the tomatoes have softened. I used the Sacla Tomato & Olive Intenso Stir In - which is veggie friendly and has some chunky olives in too.

Season to taste and serve up with parsley and your favourite cheese!

What is your favourite go-to week night veggie recipe? Do you eat vegetarian food on Meat Free Mondays? Here are a few food blogger recipes to get you inspired...

Vegan Roasted Vegetable and Chickpea Tagine with Bulgur Wheat - Tinned Tomatoes 

Peppery Root Vegetable Stew - Lovely Appetite

Asian Kale, Noodle & Coconut Broth - Foodie Quine

Slow-Cooked Borlotti Bean Chilli - The Veg Space

Chickpea and lentil and spinach cheats curry - Lancashire Food

Gooey wild mushroom and spinach one-pot pasta - Family Friends Food 

Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Coconut Curry - Planet Veggie

Smoky Mexican Bean Soup with Spelt Soda Bread - Tin & Thyme

Roast Vegetable, Veggie Sausage and Chickpea Bake - Tinned Tomatoes 

Or a few vegetarian recipes from my recipe archive!