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Creamy Pesto Gnocchi (Skillet, 20 minutes)
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Creamy Pesto Gnocchi (Skillet, 20 minutes)

This gnocchi with creamy pesto sauce is an easy dinner made with only 6 ingredients!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 438 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 16 ounces potato gnocchi
  • 1/4 cup white wine or vegetable broth, dry
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto homemade or refrigerated, fresh
  • Parmesan Cheese for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the gnocchi in a single layer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the wine and deglaze the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer until the wine has almost evaporated.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cream to the skillet. Allow it to simmer for about 1 minute, then remove it from the heat and stir in the pesto. Taste and season with salt, as desired.
  4. Serve warm with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

  • Substitutions:
  • Storage: 
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing any pasta made with cream sauce as it separates. 
  • Heavy Cream: You can substitute the heavy cream for half and half. I do not recommend using plain milk as the sauce will not thicken. 
  • Gnocchi: Use your favorite store-bought gnocchi. If you use frozen gnocchi, be sure to cook it slightly longer over low heat. 
  • White Wine: Substitute the wine for vegetable or chicken broth. 
  • Pesto Sauce: Using homemade pesto sauce will really enhance the flavor of this recipe. If you use store-bought, use fresh pesto sauce from the refrigerated section for the best flavor. If you want a richer pesto flavor, add more pesto sauce to this dish.
  • Thinner sauce: Add more chicken broth to thin the sauce. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 438kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 539mg (22%) Potassium 41mg (1%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 925IU (19%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 438

% Daily Value*

Calories 438kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 539mg 22%
Potassium 41mg 1%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 925IU 19%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.