Pesto Gnocchi Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
278 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pesto Gnocchi Recipe
Description
The gnocchi are cooked according to package instructions until just tender, then drained. While the gnocchi cook, diced zucchini and yellow bell pepper are sautéed in olive oil over medium heat until softened, which adds a lightly caramelized, sweet vegetable component. After cooking, the gnocchi are gently combined with the vegetables and pesto sauce, coating each piece evenly with the sauce’s herb and garlic notes. Chopped fresh tomatoes are folded in carefully to maintain their fresh texture and color.
To finish, the dish is topped with toasted pine nuts, which contribute crunch and a nutty flavor contrast, and shredded Parmesan cheese for savory richness. This creates a harmony between soft gnocchi, tender sautéed vegetables, fresh tomato, and textured topping.
Served warm, this pesto gnocchi can be enjoyed as a vegetarian main course or side dish. The combination of fresh ingredients and simple preparation highlights the flavors of spring vegetables with classic pesto and potato gnocchi.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces potato gnocchi
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup zucchini diced
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup tomato chopped
- pine nuts toasted
- Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook and drain gnocchi according to package directions.
- While the gnocchi is cooking, add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Saute diced zucchini and peppers until tender.
- Gently stir in pesto and gnocchi. Add tomatoes and carefully stir to coat. Top with pine nuts and Parmesan cheese (optional). Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 534mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 722IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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