One-pot Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 776kcal
This One-pot Creamy Pesto Gnocchi recipe has got it all – tender gnocchi is cooked in a sauce featuring crispy bacon, veggies, pesto, garlic, parmesan and cream. Even better, it takes just 17 minutes to make and you only need one pan as the pasta cooks directly in the sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 250 g bacon (approximately 3 bacon rashers/slices), cut into small strips
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp basil pesto, store-bought or homemade
- 300 ml thickened (whipping/heavy) cream
- 300 g freezer vegetables (I used broccoli and peas)
- 500 g fresh potato gnocchi (see note 1)
- 90 g fresh baby spinach leaves (optional)
- 100 g freshly grated parmesan
- 1 tsp chilli (red pepper) flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil – Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium–high heat.
- Cook the bacon – Add the bacon and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic – Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the remaining sauce ingredients – Add the pesto, thickened cream and freezer vegetables. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add the gnocchi – Add the potato gnocchi and spinach leaves and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the parmesan – Turn off the heat and stir through the parmesan.
- Serve – Top with chilli flakes, if using, and serve.
Notes
Note 1 – Fresh gnocchi is required in this recipe. You will find it in the refrigerator section in the supermarket.
MAKE AHEAD
One-pot Creamy Pesto Gnocchi can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.LEFTOVERS
One-pot Creamy Pesto Gnocchi can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.Nutrition Facts
One-pot Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
Amount per Serving
Calories
776
% Daily Value*
Fat
47
g
72
%
Saturated Fat
24
g
150
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Cholesterol
108
mg
36
%
Sodium
2288
mg
99
%
Potassium
418
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
62
g
21
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
31
g
62
%
Vitamin A
7599
IU
152
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
358
mg
36
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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