Each pillowy soft gnocco is lovingly handcrafted, providing a delicate canvas for the vibrant green hues and bold flavours of the pesto sauce. The creamy sauce, rich with the essence of fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic, envelops each gnocchi with a luscious coating that tantalizes the taste buds.
With every bite, you'll experience a symphony of textures and flavours that dance harmoniously on your palate, transporting you to the sun-drenched hills of Italy. Nonna's Pesto Perfection is not just a meal; it's a celebration of family, tradition, and the simple joys of homemade goodness. Mangia bene!
Serving: 5
Prep Time - 1 hour
Cooking Time - 5 min
Cooking Level - Intermediate
Ingredients:
The Gnocchi
1 pound potatoes (clean but not skinned / russet potatoes)
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg (room temperature)
Pesto Sauce
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Asiago cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup heavy cream
Kitchen Equipment:
Large mixing bowl
Potato masher or ricer
Knife and cutting board
Large pot for boiling water
Skillet
Directions:
Let's start making our Gnocchi
In a large pot boil potatoes until tender, remove from the pot and let cool remove the skin. Then pass through a potato ricer.
Mix together the flour and salt, place on a flat surface, make a well in the middle and add the potatoes and egg, mix together with your fingers to form a soft dough, it should not stick to your fingers.
On a lightly floured surface, cut small amounts of dough to form ropes and cut into 3/4 inch (2 cm) pieces, then slide each piece on a fork and squeeze a little (but not too hard).
Sprinkle with a little bit of flour and toss, so they don't stick together. Let the gnocchi rest for 20 minutes before cooking.
Let's start making our Pesto Sauce
In a skillet, toast pine nuts until golden. Then blend basil, Parmesan, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor. Slowly add olive oil until smooth.
Pour the pesto into the skillet and stir in heavy cream over low heat until creamy.
Bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook the gnocchi in batches until they float to the top this should take approximately 1 or 2 minutes . Remove with a slotted spoon.
Add cooked gnocchi to the skillet and toss to coat.
Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese
Enjoy this delicious Creamy Pesto Gnocchi Delight with your family and friends!
Buon Appetito!
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