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Pesto Gnocchi

Servings 4 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
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Soft and chewy pillows of gnocchi pasta cooked in a delicious pesto sauce. Creamy and flavorful, pesto gnocchi is fast and easy dinner idea ready in under 20 minutes!
ByMinShien

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb gnocchi
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • ½ cup half & half
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup pesto
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare gnocchi by boiling hot water in a pot and adding gnocchi pasta. Cook according to package directions. When done, drain water and set aside.
  • In a medium sized skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Once melted, whisk flour until fully incorporated.
  • Add half & half and chicken broth whisking as you do so to prevent clumps from forming.
  • Add pesto and stir to fully mix in.
  • Add gnocchi and toss to coat in the pesto sauce. Remove from heat promptly once they are coated in sauce.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 699IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 4mg