5-Ingredient Creamy Pesto Gnocchi: 15 Minute Joy
You can make a delicious, creamy pesto gnocchi dinner in minutes with just five simple ingredients. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need something fast and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the gnocchi and cook according to package directions until they float to the top, usually 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the gnocchi well. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the starchy cooking water.
- Return the drained gnocchi to the pot over low heat.
- Stir in the basil pesto and heavy cream until the gnocchi is coated.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and a splash of the reserved cooking water if the sauce seems too thick.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a slightly lighter sauce.
- Feel free to add a handful of spinach during the last minute of cooking for extra greens.
- If you do not have fresh Parmesan, pre-grated works fine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Estimate 450
- Sugar: Estimate 3g
- Sodium: Estimate 500mg
- Fat: Estimate 25g
- Saturated Fat: Estimate 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate 13g
- Trans Fat: Estimate 0g
- Carbohydrates: Estimate 45g
- Fiber: Estimate 3g
- Protein: Estimate 12g
- Cholesterol: Estimate 40mg