Description
A quick and satisfying dish featuring soft gnocchi coated in vibrant pesto and brightened with fresh lemon, finished with Parmesan and olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb gnocchi
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling salted water, generally 2–4 minutes until they float. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine the pesto, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and fragrant.
- Add the hot, drained gnocchi to the bowl and toss gently to coat without breaking the gnocchi.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, drizzled with olive oil and garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Use fresh lemon for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 9.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg