Sautéed Gnocchi with Pomodo Crudo #SundaySupper

One of the (many) things I made sure to do over the Labour Day weekend was plan out my meals for the week. Once school (aka work) starts up again, time to cook and shop drops to minimal levels - especially for the first month or so, until life settles into the steady hum of routine. Luckily, as a Home Ec teacher, I have a little bit of a "bonus" in my back pocket - by working on recipes for class, I'm also effectively making meals for the week, and there's always something different to be had. The recipes I make for school all have to be relatively quick, easy enough for the <12 year old set to handle with some sort of supervision, and most importantly, easy to clean up from. Skillet meals have become the "name of the game" this year, and in honour of the glorious hauls of tomatoes and herbs that I've been bringing in from the garden I decided to turn some of my homemade Always Fluffy Gnocchi into a light, bright, flavour-packed vegetarian main course.

With the gnocchi already made and waiting in the freezer, I turned my attention to dicing up some still-warm, sun-ripened tomatoes, microplaning garlic, and mincing up herbs: two types of basil (standard globe and delicate Emerald Wine), lemon balm and thyme. A splash of balsamic and a pinch of salt rounded out the almost-raw sauce, which in combination with the residual olive oil from the gnocchi cooking resulted in a medley of rich, fresh and slightly floral or citrusy flavour which married perfectly with the mild starchiness of the potato pasta.

I know I'm not alone in the September weeknight rush - the Sunday Supper team has pulled together this week to embrace “Easy Skillet Recipes for Back to School”. These are (almost) brain-dead simple meals you can whip up to feed a crowd (or a couple kids who eat like an army)  in under an hour, using just one skillet.

Do you have a favourite back-to-school dinnertime trick? Share it in the comments below!

Favorite Skillet Breakfasts

• Sweet Potato, Bacon, and Egg Skillet by Positively Stacey

Favorite Skillet Sides

• Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes by Home Sweet Homestead

Favorite Skillet Entrees

• Alex’s Favorite Skillet Meal by The Freshman Cook
• Apple, Squash and Chicken Skillet by The Redhead Baker
• Black Bean and Rice Skillet by Wholistic Woman
• Chakchouka (Tunisian Eggs in Tomato Sauce) by Curious Cuisiniere
• Chili Joes by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• How to cook ChopSuey Vegetable Stir Fry with Beef by Asian In America
• Clean Eating Hamburger Helper Skillet by A Mind Full Mom
• Creamy Paprika Chicken & Peppers by My Life Cookbook
• Easy Pink Pasta Skillet by Family Foodie
• Easy Skillet Lasagna by New South Charm
• Greek Turkey Spinach Skillet by Cooking Chat
• Hatch Chile Shakshuka by Helpful Homemade
• Healthy Vegetable Skillet Dinner by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Huevos Rancheros by The Hungry Goddess
• Japanese Korean Tofu Sliders by The Ninja Baker
• Healthy Kielbasa, Brussels Sprouts, Potato & Pear Skillet by Food Done Light
• Kung Pao Chicken by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and Vegetables by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Loaded Skillet White Pesto Pizza by Crazed Mom
• One Pan Taco Rice Skillet by The Chef Next Door
• One Pot Beef Stroganoff by My World Simplified
• Pork and Sweet Potato Hash by The Bitter Side of Sweet
• Pork with Gingered Pluots by Palatable Pastime
• Salsa Chicken Skillet by Bottom Left of the Mitten
• Sautéed Gnocchi with Pomodo Crudo by What Smells So Good?
• Smothered Potatoes and Sausage by Sunday Supper Movement
• Spanish Rice and Beef Skillet Dinner by Meal Planning Magic
• Spicy Sausage Pasta Skillet by Caroline’s Cooking
• Summer Squash Frittata by Pies and Plots
• Tamale Pie by Monica’s Table
• Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet by Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
• Veggie-Packed Sloppy Joes by Powered By BLING
• Yellow Rice Skillet by Cricket’s Confections

Favorite Skillet Desserts

• Fudgy Skillet Brownies by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie by The Crumby Cupcake

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board.

Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.

Sautéed Gnocchi with Pomodo Crudo
Serves 10 as a starter, 6-8 as a main

1 batch Always Fluffy Gnocchi, if frozen do not thaw
3 tbsp olive oil
3 large tomatoes, diced
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
¼ tsp sugar
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
10 leaves basil, minced
5 leaves lemon balm, minced
1 sprig thyme, leaves stripped

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over high heat.
2. Add the gnocchi in one layer and sauté about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until warmed through, light brown and crispy.
3. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, garlic and vinegar.
4. Toss to heat the mixture through.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the herbs
6. Serve immediately.

Amount Per (Appetizer) Serving
Calories: 253.1
Total Fat: 5.3 g
Cholesterol: 18.6 mg
Sodium: 256.6 mg
Total Carbs: 45.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
Protein: 6.5 g