Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
Creamy Pesto Sauce Gnocchi is an easy one pan meal filled with fresh basil flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes and great for a side or main meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 440kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons dry white wine (i.e. Chardonnay, Chablis or Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1 Tablespoon garlic finely minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 16 ounces cooked gnocchi Shelf-stable, refrigerated, (or homemade)
- ½ cup basil pesto (Here's our recipe)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated (optional)
- salt and white pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon pine nuts, toasted (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare pesto ahead of time and reserve.**If making homemade gnocchi prep, boil and drain ahead of time. Hold in pan while making sauce
- Heat a large heavy bottom pan over medium heat. Add white wine and minced garlic. Cook for one minute. Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk in 1/2 cup of the heavy cream and stir to fully combine. Cook for one minute to thicken, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low. Whisk in the pesto. Stir to combine. Add in the gnocchi. Gently stir to combine. Cover the pan and let the gnocchi cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add in Parmesan, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
- Cover for about 1 minute to let the cheese melt.
- Add more Parmesan and a sprinkle of pine nuts, if desired, and serve.
Notes
- Want to make Homemade Gnocchi? We've got a step-by-step recipe
- Homemade Pesto Sauce is easy to make and takes just 5-minutes
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounce | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 786mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1111IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 4mg