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Gnocchi with Fresh Basil Pesto
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.
Course
Main Course
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
2
servings
Author
Jenna Urben
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
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.