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Gnocchi al Pesto
Fluffy potato gnocchi in a vibrant fresh basil pesto with pine nuts and parmesan — a splash of the starchy pasta water loosens the pesto into a proper sauce that coats rather than sitting in clumps.
Total time
8 min
Prep
3 min
Cook
5 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Italian
comfortpasta
Ingredients
1 lbfresh gnocchi
½ cupbasil pesto
¼ cuppine nuts, toasted
½ cupparmesan, grated
2 tbsppasta water
extra basilto serve
Instructions
1
Cook the gnocchi in salted boiling water until they float to the surface.
2
Drain, reserving a little cooking water.
3
Toss the gnocchi with the pesto and a splash of the reserved pasta water until evenly coated and glossy.
4
Top with toasted pine nuts, grated parmesan and extra basil before serving.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
1002
Protein
36.6g
Fat
75.9g
Carbs
48.2g
Fiber
5.6g
Sodium
1588mg
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