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Simple Pesto Gnocchi
Fresh and flavorful, this Simple Pesto Gnocchi is ready in under 10 minutes, for a delicious pasta dish that's perfect when you're in a hurry, or just need a quick lunch or dinner to tide you over. Completely customizable!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 188 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner , Others
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 16 oz shelf-stable potato gnocchi
- 1 cup fresh basil packed
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ⅓ cup parmesan grated
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Salt the water and add the gnocchi, cooking until the gnocchi floats to the top, about 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain well, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water, then transfer gnocchi to a large bowl.
- While the gnocchi cooks, add the basil, garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan to a food processor and pulse until a fine crumble forms. While still running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until a thin paste forms. Season with salt and pepper and scoop into the bowl with the gnocchi, tossing gently to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until sauce thins and coats all the gnocchi in a shiny layer. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- instead of traditional basil, use cilantro, or kale, or spinach, or a combination of greens
- add serrano peppers for a kick of heat, or red pepper flakes
- use walnuts, cashews, or marcona almonds instead of pine nuts
- swap the parmesan for asiago, or even cotija cheese
- add avocado oil instead of olive oil, or algae oil for an even lighter taste
Nutrition Information
Calories
188kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
269mg
(11%)
Potassium
154mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
763IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
227mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 269mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 763IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.