Skillet Baked Vegan Sausage, Kale and Artichoke Gnocchi with Pistachio Pesto

Name: Skillet Baked Vegan Sausage, Kale and Artichoke Gnocchi with Pistachio Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 ½ packed cups fresh basil leaves (stems removed); ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup nutritional yeast; ¼ cup Setton Farms Salt & Pepper Seasoned Pistachio Kernels; 3 cloves garlic; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 4 tablespoons vegan butter; 14 oz vegan sausage; 1 small white onion (chopped (about 1 cup)); 6 cloves minced garlic (about 3 tablespoons); 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pound 16 oz vegan friendly uncooked gnocchi (homemade or store bought); 1 bunch kale (roughly chopped); 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed and quartered; Pistachio Pesto (recipe above); 2 cup vegan mozzarella cheese; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; Fresh lemon zest (for garnish); Minced fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Imagine this: A big skillet of pillowy gnocchi nestled in a pool of herby pistachio pesto, covered in creamy vegan cheese and crispy breadcrumbs, and baked until it reached bubbly, gooey-gooey perfection. This Skillet Baked Vegan Sausage, Kale and Artichoke Gnocchi with Pistachio Pesto is easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but decadent enough for a Holiday centerpiece!

Updated at: Sat, 05 Jul 2025 14:55:42 GMT