Pesto Gnocchi - Healthy & Creamy

Julie Wunder

This Creamy Gnocchi Pesto recipe is a healthy vegetarian meal or side dish that is made with just 4 ingredients in just 10 minutes. The pillowy gnocchi is topped with pesto and turned creamy with a few tablespoons of greek yogurt, not heavy cream. This is an easy family dinner everyone will love!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 603 kcal

Ingredients

1 packaged gnocchi, 16 ounces
1 teaspoon olive oil
⅓ cup pesto
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons greek yogurt
garnish: basil and parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and gnocchi to the pan. Saute them for 5 minutes until tender inside and slightly crispy on the outside. For the best even texture, stir them every minute.
Add the pesto to the hot pan and stir until well combined.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the greek yogurt.
Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top.
Serve with basil and more parmesan cheese.

Notes

Storage and Leftovers

Store any leftovers of the Gnocchi Pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop. It does keep well for meal prep.

I would not recommend freezing this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 603kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 17gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 1361mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 932IUCalcium: 277mgIron: 9mg

Keyword Pesto Gnocchi

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