Gnocchi with Sundried Tomato Pesto
Donna Castellano MS, RDN
- 6 oz container favorite pre made pesto brought to room temperature.
- 16 oz gnocchi
- 1 handful fresh basil
- 3-4 sundried tomatoes packed in oil chopped into ½ inch pieces * make sure to save 1-2 tablespoon of the oil
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- grated cheese for topping
- coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook gnocchi according to package instructions.
Drain the gnocchi and add to a large serving bowl.
Toss the gnocchi with desired amount of pesto.
Add the sundried tomatoes and toss again.
Taste and season with coarse salt or pepper if needed.
Drizzle some of the oil from the sundried tomatoes on top of gnocchi for an additional burst of flavor.
Top with fresh basil and garnish with walnuts.
Sprinkle with grated cheese as desired.
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