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Creamy Pesto Gnocchi

This creamy pesto gnocchi recipe makes a fantastic side dish or meatless main course. It's super easy (made in one pan) and takes only 20 minutes from start to finish!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 517 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Add the pesto, cream, wine, and garlic to a deep skillet over medium heat.
  2. Once the sauce starts to gently bubble, stir in the gnocchi. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. 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).
  4. 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

  • Serves 4-6 as a side dish. 
  • The gnocchi cooks right in the sauce. No need to pre-boil it! The starch released helps thicken the sauce up quickly.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 517

% 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.