Pasta

Gnocchi al Pesto

Serves 2–3 · 15 min (with store-bought gnocchi) ·

Soft potato gnocchi tossed in bright basil pesto with pine nuts and Parmesan. Light, fragrant, fast.

Gnocchi al Pesto

Ingredients

  • 400 g potato gnocchi
  • 50 g fresh basil leaves
  • 30 g pine nuts
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 50 g grated Parmesan
  • 80 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt

Method

  1. Blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan in a food processor. Drizzle in olive oil while blending. Season.
  2. Cook gnocchi in boiling salted water until they float, about 2–3 minutes. Reserve some cooking water.
  3. Toss gnocchi with the pesto, adding splashes of cooking water until it coats evenly. Serve with extra Parmesan.

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