Directions
Cook gnocchi according to packaging. Drain and set aside. In a large sauce pan, heat olive oil and toast pine nuts until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add pesto, heavy cream, salt and pepper, and mix, whisking until smooth, for 2-3 minutes. Add gnocchi, spinach and mix until the sauce coats the gnocchi evenly and spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. Plate and serve.
Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Toasted Pine Nuts
Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Servings: 4
A new dinner recipe to add to your list! A deliciously creamy dish, that features our Anna Potato Gnocchi, combined with the crunchy texture of the toasted pine nuts.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Anna Potato Gnocchi (17.6 oz)
- 1 oz Cento Pignoli Nuts
- 6 tbsp Cento Basil Pesto Sauce
- 3 cups Baby Spinach
- 2 tbsp Cento Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¾ cup Heavy Cream
- Cento Fine Sicilian Sea Salt, to taste
- Cento Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Directions
- Cook gnocchi according to packaging. Drain and set aside. In a large sauce pan, heat olive oil and toast pine nuts until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add pesto, heavy cream, salt and pepper, and mix, whisking until smooth, for 2-3 minutes. Add gnocchi, spinach and mix until the sauce coats the gnocchi evenly and spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. Plate and serve.