Recipe of Gnocchi with Pesto

Ingredients

• 500g potato gnocchi
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the potato gnocchi according to package instructions until they float to the surface, then drain.

2. 2

   In a food processor, combine the basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.

3. 3

   With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth and well-blended.

4. 4

   Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Toss the cooked gnocchi with the pesto sauce until well coated.

6. 6

   Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

7. 7

   Buon appetito! Enjoy your Gnocchi with Pesto.