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.
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.
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.
My next experiment in the kitchen might be making dairy-free and egg-free homemade gnocchi… Thoughts??? Would y’all be interested in that recipe?
Gnocchi with Fresh Basil Pesto
1 package (17.5 ounces) of potato gnocchi
Fresh Basil Pesto
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Directions
1. Cook gnocchi according to package directions.
2. As gnocchi cooks, make fresh basil pesto.
3. Pour pesto into a medium-large bowl.
4. Once pasta is cooked, drain completely.
5. Heat a skillet with about 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place cooked gnocchi in skillet and brown on both sides.
6. Once browned, toss gnocchi in a bowl with pesto until completely covered.
7. Serve immediately topped with dairy-free Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper.
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Looks delicious! I lived in Argentina for a year and they eat gnocchi every month!
Thanks!! Oh, that sounds awesome!
I’ve actually never had gnocchi but when I do, I’ll definitely whip up a pesto sauce like this one for it! Tangy and creamy sauce + pillowy gnocchi = one happy eater!
Absolutely! It’s so good 🙂
Looks deeeelish! Love the freshness of basil…now I need to make some pesto!
Thank you!! Yes, fresh basil pesto is the best
Yum so easy and so good! Now I know whats for dinner tonight 😀
Woo hoo!! Enjoy 🙂
Looks great! I love pesto! Quick, easy, and super fresh! #bloggingboost
Thanks!! Absolutely!
Gnocchi with pesto is one of my all time favorite summer meals! I can’t wait to try this version!
Great to hear 🙂 Enjoy!
I’ve never made gnocchi before, I’ll have to try them out because it looks delicious!!
Yummm, it’s so good!! Please tell me how you like it once you try it 🙂
I LOVE gnocchi! Especially with pesto. I would love to see how you make dairy free and egg free gnocchi! I make gluten-free potato gnocchi using a little gluten-free flour and ricotta.
Awesome!! Oh, that sounds great 🙂
this looks so good! and super easy! thanks for the great recipe!
Thank you! I hope you try it out
I seriously love gnocchi and a fresh pesto so i am all about this recipe ❤❤
Yay!!! Thank you 🙂
I love gnocchi and these look amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much!
This looks SO good! Anything with gnocchis is always great, but pesto is such a great option! I’ve been needing to use up some basil from my garden so I think I’m going to have to put this on the meal plan for next week! Great post!
Thanks!! Yes, totally 🙂 I hope you try it out!
This looks so delicious! I love gnocchi!
Thank you 🙂 Me too!
Um, YUM! This looks absolutely delicious! I’ll definitely have to give this a try. :))
Kate
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Thanks 🙂 Enjoy!!!
Yummy, now I want to eat gnocci and it is only 9 am, so what to do? think I will go to the groceries now. Thank you for the recipe
Hahah awesome!! 🙂 Enjoy!
Gnocchi is so yummy! My mom used to always make gnocchi, especially after we visited Italy, and I love it!
Oh, that’s amazing!!!