It takes the guesswork out of dinner when I dont have time to plan.
Thats where some favorite Trader Joes items come in extremely handy.
30 minutes later, dinner was ready!
Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Maren Ellingboe King
I also use it on pizza and Ill often have a container stashed in my freezer for last-minute meals.
Though my family isnt vegan, TJsVegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pestoalso works very well in this recipe.
Then I freeze the rind to add to homemade stock or large batches of beans.
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Add as many meatballs as you like (the bag comes with 15).
Bake for 20 minutes, shaking the baking sheet halfway through for more even browning.
Swoosh a hearty spoonful of pesto into each serving bowl.
Simply Recipes / Maren Ellingboe King
Top with three or four meatballs and as much gnocchi and greens as you like.
Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
This recipe is endlessly adaptable, depending on what you have on hand.
