CREAMY PESTO GNOCCHI
Creamy Pesto Gnocchi is a delightful dish that brings together soft, pillowy gnocchi with a rich and creamy pesto sauce. Each bite combines the buttery, herbaceous flavors of pesto with the comforting texture of tender gnocchi. It’s a simple yet luxurious meal that’s perfect for any occasion, offering a burst of fresh basil and garlic in every mouthful. Whether you’re cooking for family or just treating yourself, this creamy pesto gnocchi is sure to please!
THE PESTO SAUCE
The pesto sauce for Creamy Pesto Gnocchi is a delicious mix of fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. It’s packed with bright, herby flavor and has a creamy texture that perfectly coats the soft gnocchi. The basil adds a fresh kick, the pine nuts give a bit of crunch, and the Parmesan adds a cheesy richness. It’s a simple yet flavorful sauce that turns your gnocchi into a tasty and comforting meal!
INGREDIENTS YOU NEED:
- Gnocchi
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Pesto sauce
- Heavy cream
- Salt and pepper
- Parmesan cheese
HOW TO MAKE THIS PERFECTLY DELICIOUS PESTO GNOCCHI
- Heat the Pan: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a generous amount of olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Add the garlic: Once the oil is hot, add the chopped garlic and cook till fragrant.
- Cook the sauce: Add in the heavy cream, pesto sauce, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese and let it simmer till thickened.
- Add in the gnocchi : Add in the gnocchi and let it sit till it is cooked.
- Season and Serve: Top with parmesan cheese and serve while warm!
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CREAMY PESTO GNOCCHI
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp pesto sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 240 g gnocchi
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a generous amount of olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chopped garlic and cook till fragrant.
- Add in the heavy cream, pesto sauce, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese and let it simmer till thickened.
- Add in the gnocchi and let it sit till it is cooked.
- Top with parmesan cheese and serve while warm!