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Creamy Pesto Gnocchi Recipe

Creamy Pesto Gnocchi Recipe


  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delicious flavors of this creamy pesto gnocchi recipe. The rich combination of pesto, cream, and parmesan cheese creates a luscious sauce that perfectly coats the tender potato gnocchi.


Ingredients

Scale

Pesto:

  • 1/4 cup pesto

Cream Sauce:

  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

Other:

  • 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Add the pesto, cream, wine, and garlic to a deep skillet over medium heat. Once the sauce starts to gently bubble, stir in the gnocchi. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Uncover the pan and give it a good stir. Continue to cook it for a couple more minutes, stirring often (the sauce will thicken quickly as the gnocchi releases more starch).
  3. Once the sauce is thickened to your liking, stir in the parmesan cheese. If the sauce gets too thick at any point, add in another splash of wine or cream. Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
  • Feel free to add some cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 19g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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