Gnocchi with Pesto Sauce

This Gnocchi with pesto sauce is a quick and easy vegetarian dish made from just 5 simple ingredients in 15 minutes! Soft, pillowy gnocchi are smothered in a velvety pesto sauce, making dinner comforting and effortless.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword creamy pesto gnocchi, gnocchi with pesto sauce

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings serves

Calories 462kcal

Author Makyla Baines

Ingredients

500 g gnocchi packaged
¾ cup heavy cream
3 cloves garlic crushed
3 tablespoons basil pesto
½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface (about 4-5 minutes).
Meanwhile, add the garlic and cream to a large pan over low to medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
Add the pesto and parmesan cheese to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cheese has melted. Don't let it boil.
Remove the gnocchi with a slotted spoon, draining as much water as possible. Add the gnocchi to the sauce and toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper. Top with more freshly grated parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Notes

Salt your pasta water. Remember, it's important to add salt to your pasta water. Use about 1 tablespoon of salt for every 1 litre of water. This helps to flavour the pasta as it cooks, just like the Italians do!
Use quality ingredients. This is a simple dish with few ingredients. For the best results, use high-quality gnocchi, pesto, and parmesan.
Top with cheese. Don't forget to add more parmesan cheese and salt and pepper when serving!

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