Caprese Gnocchi Gratin

Romaine Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
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Ingredients

  • 2 (1-lb) pkg whole wheat gnocchi
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 pints grape tomatoes
  • 2 tsp bottled minced garlic
  • 1 (24-oz) jar marinara sauce
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 (1-oz) pkg fresh basil, coarsely chopped
  • 2 (8-oz) pkg fresh mozzarella pearls

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add tomatoes; cook 5 minutes or until tomatoes begin to burst.
  5. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
  6. Stir in marinara sauce, vinegar, gnocchi and basil.
  7. Spoon half of mixture into a greased 13-x 9-inch baking dish; top with half of mozzarella.
  8. Repeat layers once.
  9. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp bottled minced garlic
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 (10-oz) pkg chopped romaine lettuce

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine lemon juice, oil, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl; whisk until blended.
  2. Add lettuce; toss to coat.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 5 6
Calories
570
50
620
Fat (g) 24 4.5 28.5
Sat. Fat (g) 11 0.5 11.5
Protein (g) 20 1 21
Carb (g) 69 2 71
Fiber (g) 7 1 8
Sodium (mg) 1110 110 1220

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