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Gnocchi in Basil Pesto
A quick and yummy meal, Gnocchi with Pesto Sauce. This can be prepared in less than 20 minutes for a delicious satisfying dinner for those busy weeknights.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
gnocchi pesto
Diet:
Vegetarian
Method:
Stovetop
Servings:
2
Author:
Meeta Arora
Ingredients
1
tablespoon
Olive Oil
1
lb
Potato Gnocchi
3/4
cup
Basil Pesto
2
tablespoon
Sundried Tomatoes
Parmesan cheese
add to taste
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook the gnocchi following pack directions. Gnocchi is cooked when it rises to the surface of the water.
Remove gnocchi with a slotted spoon or by straining it.
Place in a large bowl and toss with the pesto & sun-dried tomatoes. (You can also lightly stir fry in a pan if you like)
Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan.
Notes
If you like creamy pasta, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream along with the pesto.
Nutrition
Calories:
802
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
90
g
|
Protein:
14
g
|
Fat:
43
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Cholesterol:
7
mg
|
Sodium:
1650
mg
|
Potassium:
171
mg
|
Fiber:
7
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
1920
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
201
mg
|
Iron:
9.2
mg