Description
A quick and easy Italian dinner recipe featuring pillowy gnocchi tossed in a rich basil pesto sauce, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 500g gnocchi
- 200g basil pesto
- 50g grated parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the gnocchi and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the basil pesto and mix until the gnocchi are well coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the gnocchi before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of cream to the pesto.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg