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Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
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Creamy Pesto Gnocchi

This Creamy Pesto Gnocchi is a dreamy, indulgent dish that combines pillowy gnocchi with a rich, velvety pesto sauce. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a meal that’s bursting with vibrant basil flavor, balanced by the creamy richness of Parmesan and butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 705
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces gnocchi 1 package
  • ⅕ cup onion finely diced
  • ½ Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup prepared basil pesto

Method
 

  1. Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in olive oil until it becomes clear.
  3. Stir in garlic and butter until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
  4. Whisk in flour and cream, then season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 4 minutes, stirring the whole time.
  5. Stir in cheese and pesto. Keep stirring (about 4 minutes) until completely combined.
  6. Pour sauce over the gnocchi and toss until coated. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 705kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 13gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 987mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1998IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 264mgIron: 5mg
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