Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring soft gnocchi enveloped in a creamy basil pesto sauce.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the gnocchi by cooking according to package instructions or boiling homemade gnocchi until they float (about 2-3 minutes).
- In a skillet, heat a splash of olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it come to a gentle simmer. Mix in the basil pesto and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Gently fold the cooked gnocchi into the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed. Optionally, add a dash of freshly grated nutmeg.
- Garnish with additional Parmesan, toasted pine nuts, and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: gnocchi, creamy pesto, Italian recipe, vegetarian meal, comfort food