Description
Pesto Gnocchi with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines fluffy gnocchi with a creamy basil pesto and sweet-tart sun-dried tomatoes. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, offering an explosion of taste that will impress everyone at your table. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, you’ll feel like a culinary star in your own kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh or frozen gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Gnocchi: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add gnocchi and cook until they float (about 2-3 minutes). Drain but do not rinse.
- Prepare the Pesto: In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan. Pulse until finely chopped. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending until smooth.
- Combine: Fold chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the pesto. In a skillet over medium heat, mix cooked gnocchi with pesto and sun-dried tomatoes until evenly coated.
- Serve: Plate the dish with an optional drizzle of olive oil and garnish with more Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg