Description
A comforting and flavorful dish combining soft gnocchi with a rich, creamy pesto sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Pesto: In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan. Drizzle in olive oil while processing until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
- Cook the Gnocchi: In a pot of salted boiling water, cook gnocchi according to package instructions, about 2-3 minutes until they float.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the Creamy Base: Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine, and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Combine the Flavors: Stir in the prepared pesto and the cooked gnocchi, tossing gently to coat.
- Finish with Cheese: Stir in grated parmesan until melted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve with Love: Serve warm, garnished with extra parmesan and black pepper.
Notes
Don’t overcook the gnocchi to avoid a mushy texture. Homemade pesto greatly enhances the dish’s flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: gnocchi, pesto, creamy pasta, vegetarian, comfort food