sh One Stop-Waiting Sheet-Pan Gnocchi with Burst ‘Red Flag’ Tomatoes & Lemon-Basil

"Create a weeknight-easy main called Foolish One Stop-Waiting Sheet-Pan Gnocchi with Burst ‘Red Flag’ Tomatoes & Lemon-Basil, inspired by Taylor Swift’s ‘Foolish One.’ Vibe: lesson learned, boundaries set—crisp edges, bright finish.Core: shelf-stable potato gnocchi (uncooked), cherry/grape tomatoes, thin-sliced red onion, sliced bell pepper (optional), whole garlic cloves (smashed), olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes.Finish: lemon zest + juice, fresh basil, grated Parmesan or a few ricotta dollops (optional), tiny splash balsamic (optional).Method: heat oven to 425°F. On a rimmed sheet pan, toss gnocchi, tomatoes, onion, pepper, and garlic with olive oil, salt/pepper (and flakes). Spread out (don’t crowd). Roast 20–25 min, stirring once, until gnocchi are puffed/golden and tomatoes blister. Toss hot with lemon zest/juice and basil. Add Parm or ricotta if using.Serve: in shallow bowls with extra basil and a light balsamic drizzle.Include: yield 4; total time ~30 min; exact amounts (cups/grams); step-by-step; crisping cues (dry gnocchi, hot pan, space between pieces).Swaps: gluten-free (GF gnocchi), dairy-free (skip cheese), protein add-ins (roasted chickpeas or sliced Italian sausage on the same pan), veggie add-ins (handful spinach to wilt at the end).Plating: golden gnocchi with glossy red ‘flags’ and green basil—bright, no-nonsense, fully home-kitchen accessible"

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9/29/2025

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A bright, crisp sheet-pan gnocchi dinner inspired by Taylor Swift’s “Foolish One,” teaching boundaries with every golden edge and juicy burst. Shelf-stable potato gnocchi roast to puffed perfection alongside blistered cherry tomatoes, red onion, and optional bell pepper, infused with garlic and red pepper flakes. Finished with fresh lemon, basil, and a savory flourish of Parmesan or ricotta for a weeknight win.

gnocchi sheet-pan quick bright vegetarian weeknight

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Name: sh One Stop-Waiting Sheet-Pan Gnocchi with Burst ‘Red Flag’ Tomatoes & Lemon-Basil
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) uncooked shelf-stable potato gnocchi (dry); 2 cups (300g) cherry or grape tomatoes; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup/130g); 1 medium bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional, about 1 cup/150g); 6 whole garlic cloves, smashed; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper; ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste); Zest and juice of 1 lemon; ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn; ¼ cup grated Parmesan or 4 dollops ricotta (optional); 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional, for drizzling)

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