Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2009

This was delicious. Both my wife and I liked it. I fried the mushrooms at low heat first to get that carmelized mushroom flavor. I substituted scallions for the canned onions and kalamata olives for black olives and added a half a sweet red pepper cut into slices for color and a little sweetness and sauteed these veggies with the celery. I used fresh chopped sage and added it when I fried the gnocchi. Frying the gnocchi, on one side only, adds a very pleasant texture to the gnocchi - crispy and chewy at the same time. I made the beans from scratch and added some fresh sage at the end of cooking the beans. This gave the beans some sage flavor as well.

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Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2009

I love the way the textures mingle in this dish - i reduced the amount of pesto slightly, but otherwise prepared to the letter. Great vegetarian option, will make again.

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arrdub

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Home Town: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Living In: Fremont, California, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 3, 2009

I made this dish tonight for supper. The only thing I didn't have on hand were the onions, but I don't feel it affected the flavor at all. It is very easy to make and my husband had 2 helpings! I will be making this when we have get togethers this summer.

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Joanne

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Reviewed: May 23, 2009

I made this for Mother's Day when my brother and his vegetarian girlfriend were coming over. Everyone loved it, including my mom and husband. Very flavorful. I especially loved the crunch the fried onions supplied. I would probably cut down on pest a little next time to reduce the oil level.

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Kristie

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Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2009

Great flavor- my husband and I loved it! We actually only used about a 1/2 cup of pesto to cut down the fat a bit, and it didn't taste like it was missing it at all.

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Erin

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Plymouth, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 12, 2009

Tastes as good as it looks and was fairly easy to make. I made it for Easter dinner tonight and I can't wait to have the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.

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Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2009

Very tasty and filling. I did not have the fried onions on hand and the dish seemed to not need the added flavor. There is alot going on here! My husband raved and had 2 helpings. For a meat and potatose guy, he left the table full and satisfied. I enjoyed all the texture and flavors. We will be making this again.

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