Is gnocchi a type of pasta?

Yes, gnocchi is considered a type of pasta. Gnocchi are often referred to as Italian dumplings. They are different than a traditional dried pasta being made with potato, which causes the consistency of the gnocchi to be more dense and chewy, but in a good way.

Is gnocchi nicer boiled or fried?

We love cooking gnocchi directly in the sauce, or by pan frying them in sauce.

How do you cook gnocchi so it is not mushy?

When cooking with prepared gnocchi, preventing them from becoming mushy is simple. When pan frying, make sure to remove the gnocchi from heat as soon as they are warmed through. When boiling, remove from water when gnocchi float to the top.

Pesto Gnocchi - The Pasta Twins

Name: Pesto Gnocchi
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp butter; ⅓ cup water; ¼ teaspoon coarse salt; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 pound gnocchi; ¼ cup pesto sauce

Description

Pesto gnocchi is made of tender, dumpling style pasta smothered in a creamy basil pesto sauce. This one-pot dish can be a full meal on it’s own or served alongside your flavorful protein like pan seared chicken breast.

Ingredients

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1 tbsp butter
⅓ cup water
¼ teaspoon coarse salt
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 pound gnocchi
¼ cup pesto sauce

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Instructions

Melt butter in a large skillet.
Whisk in water, heavy cream and salt.
Add gnocchi to pan, sauté until warmed through.
Stir in pesto sauce until gnocchi is well coated in sauce.

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Gnocchi
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 304
Sugar: 0.5 g
Sodium: 697.1 mg
Fat: 11.4 g
Saturated Fat: 4.2 g
Carbohydrates: 44.8 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 5.8 g
Cholesterol: 14 mg