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Simple Pesto Gemelli
Some days, all I need is a simple pasta dish for lunch. Gemelli is one of my favorite types of pasta, and find it goes great with pesto sauce. I love how the sauce gets stuck inside the little twists! It is delicious tossed together with a fresh, homemade pesto sauce (although you can use store-bought to make things easier), and cherry tomatoes and quartered artichoke hearts. Artichokes are known for two health benefits: antioxidants and fiber. The heart is the most flavorful part! Artichoke hearts go well with pastas and on top of pizza. What is your favorite way to eat them? The pesto can be made in a…
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Pea and Pesto Gnocchi
One of my weeknight go-to recipes in frequent rotation is this pea and pesto gnocchi dish. Sometimes if we have had a big meal earlier in the day, I serve it as a main, and sometimes if we are very hungry, I serve it as a side to something else. My favorite kind of gnocchi is potato gnocchi. It is very filling! I have never attempted to make it from scratch, but one of these days I will try it. To make this dish super quick and easy, take a package of store-bought gnocchi and cook it according the the package directions. Then, just toss with some cooked peas and…
