Description
Homemade pesto gnocchi delivers comforting Italian flavors with pillowy potato dumplings and fresh basil sauce. Delicate gnocchi pairs perfectly with herbal pesto, creating a simple yet elegant meal savored by home cooks worldwide.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) potato gnocchi, uncooked
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters or 2 fl oz) basil pesto
- ¼ cup (25 grams or 1 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 milliliters or 1 fl oz) olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, pressed
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boiling Preparation: Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a vigorous boil, carefully introducing potato gnocchi into the roiling liquid.
- Cooking Technique: Simmer gnocchi until they effortlessly float to the surface, indicating perfect doneness, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Oil Heating: Meanwhile, warm extra virgin olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers with a translucent glow.
- Crispy Transformation: Drain gnocchi and transfer to the heated skillet, arranging in a single layer to achieve a golden-brown, crispy exterior through strategic pan-frying.
- Flavor Infusion: Reduce heat and incorporate fresh basil pesto, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese, gently stirring to create a harmonious coating that envelops each pillowy morsel.
- Final Seasoning: Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences and ensuring every gnocchi is impeccably seasoned.
- Serving Presentation: Immediately plate the aromatic, crisp-edged gnocchi, preserving their warmth and inviting appearance for an irresistible culinary experience.
Notes
- Boil with Precision: Use salted water and watch gnocchi carefully, as they float when perfectly cooked, typically within 2-3 minutes.
- Crisp Technique: Ensure a golden-brown exterior by pan-frying gnocchi in a single layer, turning occasionally for even caramelization.
- Pesto Coating: Reduce heat when adding pesto to prevent burning and maintain the sauce’s vibrant flavor and smooth consistency.
- Cheese and Garlic Finale: Add freshly grated Parmesan and minced garlic off direct heat to preserve their delicate aromatics and prevent bitterness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling, Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg