Supangle (Turkish Chocolate Pudding)
Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
12 July 2024
Gnocchi is a type of small, round-shaped Italian pasta, usually made with potato or potato flour. Gnocchi with pesto sauce is usually served by pouring prepared pesto sauce over boiled gnocchi. This dish offers a light but delicious flavor and is one of the favorites of Italian cuisine. Now, let's get into the kitchen to experience the Italian flavor at home!
How many calories is a serving of gnocchi?
One portion of gnocchi is 561 calories.
Prep Time : 30 mins
Cook time : 45 mins
Servings : 6 People
Your rating to the recipe
Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
Ingredients
- 500 g potato
- 200 g flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the sauce:
- 2 cups of fresh basil
- Half a glass of powdered parmesan
- 1 tablespoon of pine nuts
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in plenty of water, peel them, and mash them until you get a smooth consistency.
- Make a well in the center of the potatoes and sprinkle flour on it.
- Add the egg, salt, and remaining flour, and mix with a spatula from the edges towards the center.
- When all the ingredients start to combine well, knead the dough by hand for 4-5 minutes. Divide the dough into two meringues.
- Roll out the first meringue into a 2-cm-thick roll. Cut 2 cm-wide pieces with the help of a knife.
- Roll the small pieces you cut with the back of a fork to give the original gnocchi shape.
- Repeat the same process for the second meringue.
- Boil the gnocchi and place them in a large baking dish.
- For the sauce, blend all the ingredients until you get a smooth consistency.
- Pour the sauce over the gnocchi in the oven dish and mix without crushing them.
- For gnocchi with pesto sauce, if you wish, you can add parmesan cheese and serve. Enjoy your meal.
Serving Suggestions
- You can garnish with fresh basil leaves as you serve.
- You can drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the dish before serving.
- You can serve gnocchi with pesto sauce and a simple green salad.
Expert Tips
- Make sure the water is already boiling before adding the gnocchi to the pot.
- When the gnocchi rises to the surface of the water, boil for a few more minutes.
- Make sure that the sauce is not too watery; otherwise, it may float on the gnocchi.
Recipe Categories
Thank you.