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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
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 438 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 16 ounces potato gnocchi
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil pesto (homemade or refrigerated)
- Parmesan Cheese for serving
Instructions
- 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.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the wine and deglaze the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer until the wine has almost evaporated.
- 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.
- Serve warm with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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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
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.2g
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: 4Serving
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.