Creamy Pesto Gnocchi

Name: Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup pesto; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 lb potato gnocchi; Fresh basil, for garnish

A quick and easy recipe for creamy pesto gnocchi. A rich sauce made with butter, garlic, pesto, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese coats tender potato gnocchi for a satisfying weeknight meal.

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Total

15 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup pesto
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb potato gnocchi
Fresh basil, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water before draining.
2
In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
3
Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4
Stir in the pesto, followed by the heavy cream and reserved pasta water.
5
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir continuously until the sauce is smooth and has thickened slightly.
6
Add the cooked gnocchi to the pan with the sauce.
7
Gently toss to coat the gnocchi completely in the creamy pesto sauce.
8
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil if desired.