Skillet Pesto Gnocchi
Pillowy gnocchi tossed with vibrant pesto and melted Parmesan in one skillet, ready in 15 minutes. A no-fuss vegetarian dinner that tastes restaurant-quality.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup pesto
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated or shaved)
Instructions
- 1
Boil gnocchi in salted water until they float, then cook 1 minute more.
- 2
Drain gnocchi, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium, add gnocchi and pesto, tossing gently.
- 4
Add pasta water a splash at a time until sauce coats the gnocchi loosely.
- 5
Remove from heat, fold in half the Parmesan, then serve with remaining cheese on top.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- large skillet (10-inch)
- colander
- wooden spoon
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