Creamy Pesto Gnocchi

Creamy Pesto Gnocchi

from littlesunnykitchen.com

This 4-ingredient creamy pesto gnocchi dinner is a family-friendly vegetarian meal that you can whip up in just 15 minutes! Pillowy and tender gnocchi smothered in a creamy basil and dried tomato sauce. An easy comforting dinner that you'll keep making over and over again!

Ingredients

  • 1 16- ounce package (450g) gnocchi
  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes in oil (chopped)
  • ¾ cup (180ml) heavy cream ((double cream in the UK))
  • 4 tablespoons pesto
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1

    In a pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions.

  2. 2

    In a pan over medium heat, heat sundried tomato oil and sear the sundried tomatoes for a minute just to release the flavor. Add the cream, simmer for a minute (don't boil), remove from heat and mix in the pesto. Season with salt.

  3. 3

    Add the cooked and drained gnocchi to the sauce, and toss until the gnocchi is covered in sauce.

  4. 4

    Serve warm. If desired, top with grated parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese.