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Gnocchi in Basil Pesto
A quick and yummy meal, Gnocchi with Pesto Sauce. This can be prepared in less than 20 minutes for a delicious satisfying dinner for those busy weeknights.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 493 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 3/4 cup basil pesto
- 2 tablespoon sundried tomatoes
- Parmesan Cheese add to taste
- basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook the gnocchi following pack directions. Gnocchi is cooked when it rises to the surface of the water. Make sure to not overcook. Drain the water.
- Remove gnocchi with a slotted spoon or by straining it.
- Place in a large bowl and toss with the pesto & sun-dried tomatoes. (You can also lightly stir fry in a pan if you like)
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan and basil leaves.
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Notes
- If you like creamy pasta, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream along with the pesto.
Nutrition Information
Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
1096mg
(46%)
Potassium
114mg
(3%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1279IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1096mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1279IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.