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Pesto Gnocchi

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. 
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 4

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Ingredients

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

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal Carbohydrates: 42g Protein: 6g Fat: 14g Saturated Fat: 6g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 21mg Sodium: 701mg Potassium: 12mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 565IU Vitamin C: 0.1mg Calcium: 57mg Iron: 4mg