Quick and easy 4-ingredient gnocchi pesto recipe is the answer to all your weeknight dinner prayers. With only 4 main ingredients and 15 minutes, you will have a dinner that’s not only warm and delicious but packed full of healthy kale. Don’t forget to add extra Parmesan on top!
Total Time
15min
5.0
3 Ratings
Author: SideChef
Servings:
6
Ingredients
•
2
lb
Gnocchi
•
3 1/3
cups
Kale
•
1/2
cup
Basil Pesto
•
1/2
cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
(optional)
Cooking Instructions
1.
In the blender or food processor, blend together Basil Pesto (1/2 cup) and Kale (3 oz) until combined.
2.
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil with a generous pinch of Salt (to taste). Once boiling, add Gnocchi (2 lb). Cook for about 3 minutes or according to package directions. Once done, transfer to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, just in case you need to loosen the sauce later.
3.
Add kale pesto sauce and Grated Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup) to the bowl with the gnocchi. Mix until combined (make sure to mix gnocchi with pesto while the gnocchi is still hot). If it thickens too much, add a splash of the pasta water to loosen.
4.
Sprinkle more parmesan on top if desired and serve. For a spicy kick, garnish with a few Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (to taste).
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
348
FAT
9.1 g
PROTEIN
8.9 g
CARBS
57.7 g
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