Every year I grow Basil in my Garden and every year I have more than I know what to do with. I can only freeze so much pesto. I love Gnocchi and this recipe proved to be a great way to use up some of the excess. And trust me you won't even notice the swap out of instant potatoes over real. Don't ask me why I have a box of instant mashed potatoes, they were leftover from a shepherd's pie experiment gone wrong, but trust me in this tasty dish no one will ever know.

Every year I grow Basil in my Garden and every year I have more than I know what to do with. I can only freeze so much pesto. I love Gnocchi and this recipe proved to be a great way to use up some of the excess. And trust me you won't even notice the swap out of instant potatoes over real. Don't ask me why I have a box of instant mashed potatoes, they were leftover from a shepherd's pie experiment gone wrong, but trust me in this tasty dish no one will ever know.

My cast iron skillet is probably my favorite kitchen pot/pan and I love recipes that allow you to create an entire meal in one pan. This is perfect for those nights when you want minimal mess in the kitchen, something delicious, and minimal effort. This lasagna is one of those great dishes, you get the same great flavor as traditional lasagna with half the work and half the cooking time.

My cast iron skillet is probably my favorite kitchen pot/pan and I love recipes that allow you to create an entire meal in one pan. This is perfect for those nights when you want minimal mess in the kitchen, something delicious, and minimal effort. This lasagna is one of those great dishes, you get the same great flavor as traditional lasagna with half the work and half the cooking time.