Dinner for 3

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Gnocchi

Name: Creamy Spinach Artichoke Gnocchi
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 oz firm or silken tofu; 1/4 cup raw cashews; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp ground mustard; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1 tsp miso; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup water; 3 tsp olive oil; 5 cloves garlic; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 cup chopped red or white onion; 8 oz refrigerated potato gnocchi; 7 oz marinated artichoke hearts; 5 oz baby spinach; 3 1/2 tbsp vegan mozzarella (optional); fresh basil (optional); red pepper flakes (optional)

$10.27for 430 minServes 3

Potato gnocchi simmer with spinach and artichokes in a creamy tofu-cashew sauce brightened with garlic and lemon.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Tofu, 4 oz$0.17/oz typical	4 oz	$0.68Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.79Typical price
	Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.02Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.38Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.40Typical price
	Pasta, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical	8 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Artichoke hearts, 7 oz$0.18/oz typical	7 oz	$1.26Typical price
	Spinach, 5 oz$0.35/oz typical	5 oz	$1.75Typical price
	Mozzarella, 0.5 oz$0.30/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.13Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.70

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastesOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
3servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian Budget Dinners Spring

Typical price

$2.57 per serving$10.27 for 4

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Ingredients

4 oz firm or silken tofu
1/4 cup raw cashews
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp ground mustard
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp miso
1 tsp dried basil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup water
3 tsp olive oil
5 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 cup chopped red or white onion
8 oz refrigerated potato gnocchi
7 oz marinated artichoke hearts
5 oz baby spinach
3 1/2 tbsp vegan mozzarella (optional)
fresh basil (optional)
red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

Blend the tofu, cashews, onion powder, mustard, nutritional yeast, miso, basil, lemon juice, salt, and water until smooth.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the garlic, red pepper flakes, and onion for 4 minutes.
Add the gnocchi and sauce, cover the skillet, and simmer for 8 minutes until the gnocchi is tender.
Stir in the artichokes and spinach, cover, and cook for 3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Stir in the vegan mozzarella and cook for 1 minute until melted.

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