Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
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Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
Description
This recipe blends pesto, heavy cream, dry white wine (or chicken broth), and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat to form the sauce base. When it gently bubbles, uncooked potato gnocchi is stirred in, covered, and cooked to tenderize and thicken the sauce as the gnocchi releases starch. After uncovering and stirring again, the sauce is adjusted for thickness before freshly grated Parmesan cheese is incorporated just before serving.
The gnocchi absorb some of the flavors while remaining soft and pillowy, surrounded by a creamy, herbaceous sauce with hints of garlic and a subtle tang from the wine or broth. The salt and pepper seasoning enhances the overall taste without overpowering the delicate gnocchi texture.
This dish can be served immediately to enjoy the fresh creaminess and tender gnocchi. It's suitable as a side or light vegetarian entrée. The preparation requires no pre-boiling of gnocchi, simplifying cooking.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound potato gnocchi uncooked
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- 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).
- 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
- This recipe serves 4 to 6 as a side dish.
- You do not need to pre-boil the gnocchi; it cooks directly in the sauce.
- The starch released from the gnocchi helps thicken the sauce quickly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 517 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 517kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1295IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 228mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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