Recipe of Gnocchi with Pesto Sauce

Name: Gnocchi with Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PTM
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings

Gnocchi with Pesto is a delicious and easy-to-make Italian dish. This recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or a special lunch. The soft gnocchi pairs perfectly with the basil and pine nut pesto sauce for a flavorful dish.

4 Servings

20 min Preparation

Easy

Pasta - Noodles

Ingredients

500g of gnocchi
2 cups of fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup of pine nuts
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions:

Step 1

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a blender, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and extra-virgin olive oil. Blend until you have a creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

In a large skillet, add the prepared pesto sauce and heat it over medium-low heat. Add the cooked gnocchi and toss well to coat the gnocchi with the sauce.

Step 4