Description
A delightful Italian dish that combines soft gnocchi with vibrant basil pesto, perfect for quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g Gnocchi
- 200g Pesto Sauce
- 50g Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 200g Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
Instructions
- Cook the Gnocchi: Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Add gnocchi and cook for 2-3 minutes until they float.
- Prepare the Pesto Sauce: In a skillet over low heat, warm the pesto sauce.
- Combine Gnocchi with Pesto: Transfer cooked gnocchi to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Add Cherry Tomatoes: Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and warm through.
- Incorporate Cheese and Olive Oil: Remove from heat, add Parmesan, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate the dish and garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
For a healthier option, try whole wheat gnocchi or zucchini noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pesto, Gnocchi, Italian, Comfort Food, Quick Meals
