Basil Pesto Gnocchi

Name: Basil Pesto Gnocchi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 6 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 batch uncooked potato gnocchi'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 batch pesto sauce'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Kosher salt'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Freshly cracked black pepper'}

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Whip up a delicious plate of Basil Pesto Gnocchi in just 1 minute! This easy recipe combines soft potato gnocchi with vibrant pesto and rich Parmigiano-Reggiano for a quick, satisfying meal.

1 min Serves 4 Easy Italian Vegetarian

Ingredients

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{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 batch uncooked potato gnocchi'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 batch pesto sauce'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Kosher salt'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Freshly cracked black pepper'}

Preparation

Prepare a batch of pesto sauce if not already made.
Grate the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and set aside.

Cooking

Fill a large pot three-quarters full with water and season generously with salt until it tastes like the ocean.
Bring to a boil.
Add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, about 1 minute.
Remove the gnocchi with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl.
Add the pesto sauce and a splash of the cooking water, tossing to coat the gnocchi evenly.
Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

Plating & Serving

Divide the gnocchi among serving bowls.
Top each with a generous amount of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Serve immediately.