Description
Pesto Gnocchi with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a vibrant and delicious dish that transforms your dinner into a culinary delight. With tender, pillowy gnocchi coated in fresh basil pesto and complemented by tangy sun-dried tomatoes, every bite promises a burst of flavor. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight meals or entertaining guests, leaving them impressed and asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh gnocchi
- 1 cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, chopped)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float (about 2-3 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the pesto sauce, blending well with the sun-dried tomatoes.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet, gently tossing to coat each piece in the sauce.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and stir gently until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg