Let’s gnocchi your guests’ socks off with this Italian-inspired meal, Chef! Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, clouds of potato gnocchi is layered with oregano-coated beef strips, sweet & silky onion, fresh greens & tangy tomato. Served with Pesto Princess Basil Pesto.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
CARAMELISED Onion
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
GNOCCHI
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi, 30-60 seconds. Drain immediately and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
Beef
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel, coat with the oregano and seasoning. Sear the schnitzel until browned, 30-60 seconds per side. Remove from the pan and cut into strips.
CRISPY GNOCCHI
Return the pan to medium heat with a knob of butter. When starting to foam, add the gnocchi and fry in a single layer until browned and crispy, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally).
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a bowl, combine the gnocchi, caramelised Onion, Tomato, green leaves, beef strips, pesto, and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
TIME TO EAT
Bowl up the pesto Beef and crispy gnocchi. Enjoy, Chef!
CARAMELISED Onion
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
GNOCCHI
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi, 30-60 seconds. Drain immediately and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
Beef
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel, coat with the oregano and seasoning. Sear the schnitzel until browned, 30-60 seconds per side. Remove from the pan and cut into strips.
CRISPY GNOCCHI
Return the pan to medium heat with a knob of butter. When starting to foam, add the gnocchi and fry in a single layer until browned and crispy, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally).
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a bowl, combine the gnocchi, caramelised Onion, Tomato, green leaves, beef strips, pesto, and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
TIME TO EAT
Bowl up the pesto Beef and crispy gnocchi. Enjoy, Chef!
CARAMELISED Onion
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
GNOCCHI
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi, 30-60 seconds. Drain immediately and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
Beef
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel, coat with the oregano and seasoning. Sear the schnitzel until browned, 30-60 seconds per side. Remove from the pan and cut into strips.
CRISPY GNOCCHI
Return the pan to medium heat with a knob of butter. When starting to foam, add the gnocchi and fry in a single layer until browned and crispy, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally).
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a bowl, combine the gnocchi, caramelised Onion, Tomato, green leaves, beef strips, pesto, and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
TIME TO EAT
Bowl up the pesto Beef and crispy gnocchi. Enjoy, Chef!
CARAMELISED Onion
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
GNOCCHI
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi, 30-60 seconds. Drain immediately and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
Beef
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel, coat with the oregano and seasoning. Sear the schnitzel until browned, 30-60 seconds per side. Remove from the pan and cut into strips.
CRISPY GNOCCHI
Return the pan to medium heat with a knob of butter. When starting to foam, add the gnocchi and fry in a single layer until browned and crispy, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally).
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a bowl, combine the gnocchi, caramelised Onion, Tomato, green leaves, beef strips, pesto, and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
TIME TO EAT
Bowl up the pesto Beef and crispy gnocchi. Enjoy, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R110.22
for 4 servings · R27.56 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Green Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R22.99 · 23% of packR5.25
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Tomatoes needs 2Flavourburst™ Snacking Tomatoes 175 g R24.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R24.99
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Potato Gnocchi needs 500 gItalian Potato Gnocchi 500 g 500 g at R72.99 · 100% of packR72.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Dried Oregano
- Pesto Princess Basil Pesto
- Beef Schnitzel (without crumb)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Pesto Beef & Crispy Gnocchi?
The preparation time for Pesto Beef & Crispy Gnocchi with caramelised onions is between 20 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Pesto Beef & Crispy Gnocchi with caramelised onions?
The total time required to make Pesto Beef & Crispy Gnocchi with caramelised onions is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Pesto Beef & Crispy Gnocchi provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Pesto Beef & Crispy Gnocchi?
Beef, Beef Schnitzel (without crumb), Dried Oregano, Green Leaves, Onion, Onions, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Potato Gnocchi, Tomato, Tomatoes
What is the nutritional information of Pesto Beef & Crispy Gnocchi?
Calories: 631, Carbs: 42 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 44.5 grams, Sugar: 11.1 grams, Salt: 749 grams
How do I prepare Pesto Beef & Crispy Gnocchi?
TIME TO EAT: Bowl up the pesto beef and crispy gnocchi. Enjoy, Chef! JUST BEFORE SERVING: In a bowl, combine the gnocchi, caramelised onion, tomato, green leaves, beef strips, pesto, and a generous drizzle of olive oil. CRISPY GNOCCHI: Return the pan to medium heat with a knob of butter. When starting to foam, add the gnocchi and fry in a single layer until browned and crispy, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). BEEF: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel, coat with the oregano and seasoning. Sear the schnitzel until browned, 30-60 seconds per side. Remove from the pan and cut into strips. GNOCCHI: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi, 30-60 seconds. Drain immediately and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. CARAMELISED ONION: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Pesto Beef & Crispy Gnocchi?
Beef, Beef Schnitzel (without crumb), Dried Oregano, Green Leaves, Onion, Onions, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Potato Gnocchi, Tomato, Tomatoes
How many calories does Pesto Beef & Crispy Gnocchi have?
631 calories
How much fat content does Pesto Beef & Crispy Gnocchi have?
grams