Tri-Colored Mini Gnocchi

"You’ll see an impressive amount of real estate dedicated to gnocchi at your neighborhood Trader Joe’s, and with good reason. These Italian dumplings, usually made with potato, though sometimes with semolina flour, ricotta, or even cruciferous vegetables, are sublimely soft, delicately tender, comforting bites. It’s no wonder we’ve expanded our assortment to our refrigerators, where you can find Trader Joe’s Tri-Colored Mini Gnocchi. Made for us by the same supplier that makes our smashing, seasonal Pumpkin Gnocchi, both gnocchi begin with the same base ingredients—potato, wheat flour, and cornstarch. From there, this Gnocchi dough is divided into three and becomes Tri-Colored, thanks to the addition of tomato and spinach juice, natural food colorings that don’t impart any flavor. The result is a combo of red, white, and green Gnocchi in each pack—the colors on the Italian flag. In addition to the unique chromatic characteristics of these Gnocchi, they’re also magnificently Mini-sized in comparison to most of the gnocchi you’ll find in our stores, which means they cook up in just a couple of minutes. Boil and toss in your favorite sauce, and dinner is served! Or skip the boil and simply sauté in butter until browned and cooked through. They’re super in soups and make a splendid stand-in for pasta when making mac and cheese, too. Yes, please!"