Creamy Spinach Pesto Gnocchi Recipes

CREAMY PESTO GNOCCHI

Steps:

• Add the pesto, cream, wine, and garlic to a deep skillet over medium heat.
• Once the sauce starts to gently bubble, stir in the gnocchi. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
• Uncover the pan and give it a good stir. Continue to cook it for a couple more minutes, stirring often (the sauce will thicken quickly as the gnocchi releases more starch).
• Once the sauce is thickened to your liking, stir in the parmesan cheese. If the sauce gets too thick at any point, add in another splash of wine or cream. Season with extra salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.

CREAMY SPINACH-PESTO GNOCCHI

Steps:

• Cook gnocchi as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook 3 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Blend cream cheese and pesto sauce in blender until smooth. With blender running, gradually add milk through feed tube at top of blender, mixing well after each addition. Add spinach; blend until smooth. Blend in onions. Pour into skillet.
• Drain gnocchi. Add to cream cheese mixture; stir until gnocchi is evenly coated with sauce. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Top with Parmesan and tomatoes.

CREAMY PESTO GNOCCHI

Steps:

• In a pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions.
• In a pan over medium heat, heat sundried tomato oil and sear the sundried tomatoes for a minute just to release the flavor. Add the cream, simmer for a minute (don't boil), remove from heat and mix in the pesto. Season with salt.
• Add the cooked and drained gnocchi to the sauce, and toss until the gnocchi is covered in sauce.
• Serve warm. If desired, top with grated parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese.

SKILLET BAKED CREAMY PESTO SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE GNOCCHI.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet set over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the onion, cooking until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, fennel seed, and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking until lightly golden, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the gnocchi, spinach or kale, wine, and 1 cup water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cook 3-5 minutes, until the gnocchi is soft. Add the cream, pesto, and artichokes, cooking another 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Top with cheese. 3. Transfer to the oven and cook, uncovered for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling. Serve topped with lemon zest and juice, and basil, if desired.

RICOTTA GNOCCHI WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate until the 'dough' holds the shape of a ball when rolled between your hands, at least 1 hour.
• On a lightly floured surface roll the dough into long strips and pinch off 1-inch pieces (the same size as regular gnocchi). Work fast or your dough will start to become super tough to work with! Put the gnocchi on a plate and put back into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• While the gnocchi is resting, make the pesto sauce by combining all of the ingredients in a blender and pulsing until combined. Set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over medium heat on the stovetop. Drop in the gnocchi, a few at a time, and watch for them to rise to the surface of the pot. After 1 minute at the top of the pot, about 3 minutes total, remove them with a slotted spoon to a serving bowl. Top with the pesto cream sauce and a dash of cracked pepper and serve.

GNOCCHI WITH PANCETTA, SPINACH & PARMESAN CREAM

Steps:

• Cook the gnocchi following pack instructions, then drain. Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp of the oil in a small pan and fry the garlic, then add the cream and a good grating of nutmeg. Put to one side.
• Heat 2 tsp of the remaining oil in a frying pan and cook the pancetta until crisp. Add the gnocchi and fry until it starts to turn golden, adding a little more oil if it begins to stick. Stir in the spinach, lemon zest and seasoning.
• Stir the Parmesan into the cream sauce. Spoon the gnocchi onto plates, drizzle over the sauce and scatter with pine nuts. Serve with extra Parmesan.