Name: Gnocchi with Fresh Basil Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil; 0.333 cup pine nuts; 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Salt and pepper; 1 package potato gnocchi

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Gnocchi with Fresh Basil Pesto

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Instructions

Blend fresh basil, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.

Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Once cooked, drain and return to pot. Turn the heat to low-medium and let brown on both sides.

Pour fresh basil pesto into pot and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Pine Nuts Before Use 🌰
Lightly toast pine nuts in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding to your pesto to unlock their rich, buttery flavor and prevent them from tasting raw or bland.
Salt Your Gnocchi Water Generously 🧂
Use heavily salted water (like pasta water) when boiling gnocchi so they absorb seasoning from within, eliminating the need for excess salt later and creating better-balanced flavor.
Make Pesto Last-Minute 🌿
Prepare your basil pesto just before serving to preserve the vibrant green color and fresh, delicate basil flavor that oxidizes and darkens within hours of preparation.
Finish with Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 🫒
Drizzle your best quality extra virgin olive oil over the finished dish rather than cooking with it—the heat-sensitive aromatic compounds shine when added raw, elevating the entire dish.
Add Lemon Juice at the End 🍋
Reserve lemon juice to squeeze over the plated gnocchi just before serving to brighten the pesto's flavors and add a refreshing acidity that balances the rich basil and pine nuts.