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Gnocchi with Fresh Basil Pesto

Modified: Jun 29, 2023 · Published: Jun 16, 2017 by Jenna Urben · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Gnocchi with Pesto is ridiculously easy and crazy flavorful! All you need is a package of potato gnocchi, fresh basil pesto, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

gnocchi with fresh basil pesto

I love gnocchi! Dressed with garlic butter, marinara, or now with fresh basil pesto. These little Italian dumplings may be cloud-like but they're also rich and hearty.

I remember the first time my college roommate pan-fried her gnocchi after cooking it. I was like "um, what are you doing?!?" and she thought I was crazy for not doing it before. My gnocchi game was forever changed.

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Onto the basil pesto... If you remember from previous posts, we have a ton of fresh basil from our AeroGarden so finding new ways to use it up has been super fun! Pesto pasta is a staple, but you rarely see it served on gnocchi.

Give it a try with my easy dairy free pesto recipe!

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Gnocchi with fresh basil pesto

Gnocchi with Fresh Basil Pesto

Author: Jenna Urben
Gnocchi with Fresh Basil Pesto is ridiculously easy and crazy flavorful! All you need is a package of potato gnocchi, fresh basil pesto, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup fresh basil
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (17.5-ounce) package potato gnocchi
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Instructions
 

  • Blend fresh basil, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.
  • Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Once cooked, drain and return to pot. Turn the heat to low-medium and let brown on both sides.
  • Pour fresh basil pesto into pot and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
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Jenna Urben is the recipe developer, content creator, and storyteller behind The Urben Life. She has over 10 years experience adapting family favorite meals to fit allergy-friendly diets. Join Jenna as she shares delicious dairy-free recipes that are easy to follow with plenty of tips and alternatives.

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  1. jasminekeclipse says

    June 21, 2017 at 8:50 pm

    Gnocchi is so yummy! My mom used to always make gnocchi, especially after we visited Italy, and I love it!

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    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      June 21, 2017 at 10:54 pm

      Oh, that's amazing!!!

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