Description
Pesto Gnocchi is a comforting yet fresh dish that combines pillowy potato gnocchi with a vibrant homemade basil pesto. It’s quick to prepare, deeply flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 pound potato gnocchi
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
optional: squeeze of lemon juice
fresh basil leaves for garnish
extra Parmesan cheese for garnish
cracked black pepper or red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
1. In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
2. With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if using.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add gnocchi and cook until they float (2–3 minutes). Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
4. In a skillet, combine cooked gnocchi with pesto and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss gently over medium heat.
5. Plate and garnish with extra Parmesan, basil leaves, and pepper or chili flakes if desired.
6. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or oil.
To make it vegan, use vegan gnocchi and swap Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
Use different nuts like walnuts or almonds in the pesto for a flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: pesto gnocchi, easy gnocchi recipe, basil pesto pasta