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Creamy pesto gnocchi
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Creamy Pesto Gnocchi

A dreamy creamy pesto gnocchi with parmesan cheese.
Course Appetizer, pasta, side
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword cheese, cream, gnocchi, pasta, pesto
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 500 g gnocchi uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated, plus more for serving
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook gnocchi according to package directions and reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water before straining.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large pot or skillet. Add garlic to the pot and cook about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add pesto, cream and starchy pasta water to pot and stir until it begins to thicken.
  • Add parmesan cheese and salt & pepper and continue to stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thick.
  • Remove from heat and add cooked gnocchi to pot and gently toss in the sauce.
  • Serve immediately and top with more parmesan cheese.