Gnocchi With Parsley Olive Pesto And Cherry Tomatoes Recipes

PESTO GNOCCHI WITH CHARRED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spread cherry tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Toss briefly to coat, then roast for 10-12 minutes, just until tomatoes are slightly charred and a few have burst. Remove from the oven and set aside.
• Meanwhile, boil a large pot of well-salted water and cook gnocchi for 2-3 minutes, just until they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.
• Warm remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and softened. Stir in pesto; remove from heat.
• Add gnocchi and tomatoes to the skillet and stir gently. Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh basil and grated Parmesan, as desired.

GNOCCHI WITH PESTO AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• DirectionsBring a large pot of water to a boil and cook gnocchi according to package directions, drain and set aside. In a large pan add the olive oil and garlic, cook for 2 minutes on medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes for cook for 1 additional minute until tomatoes are soft. Add the gnocchi and basil pesto stir well to coat- cook for an additional 2 minutes, season with salt and black pepper. Divide among serving plates and sprinkle with basil and parmesan cheese.

GNOCCHI WITH PARSLEY OLIVE PESTO AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper.
• Place the cherry tomatoes, cut side up, under a hot griller/broiler.
• Cook until just softened and lightly blackened, about 10 minutes.
• Combine the olives, parmesan, garlic and parsley in a food processor.
• Blend until roughly chopped.
• Slowly add the olive oil whilst blending and blend until just combined.
• Cook the gnocchi, according to package directions.
• Toss together with the pesto and 1 tablespoon of the gnocchi cooking water to coat gnocchi.
• Serve topped with the hot tomatoes and extra shaved parmesan.

CRISPY GNOCCHI WITH BURST TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Heat the broiler with a rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
• In a large (12-inch) skillet on the stovetop, heat enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan (about 1 tablespoon) over medium-high. Add half the gnocchi to the pan, breaking up any that are stuck together. Cover with a lid or baking sheet and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown on one side, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Repeat with the remaining gnocchi and olive oil.
• Add the butter to the skillet and cook over medium-high, stirring often, until golden-brown and toasty, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic, red-pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper, reducing the heat slightly if necessary to avoid scorching. Add the tomatoes and 3 tablespoons water and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened and the liquid has slightly thickened, 4 to 6 minutes. Smash the tomatoes as they burst to help them along.
• Add the seared gnocchi and 1/4 cup basil (if using), stir to coat, then shake into an even layer. Top with the mozzarella and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Broil until the cheese is melted and browned in spots, 2 to 4 minutes. Top with more basil, red-pepper flakes and black pepper as desired.

GNOCCHI WITH CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and chile pepper; cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, and stir in the cherry tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes have lost their form and are beginning to make a sauce, about 5 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes.
• While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the fresh gnocchi, and cook until the gnocchi float to the surface, 2 to 3 minutes. Gently strain out the gnocchi and place into a serving dish.
• Stir the basil and olives into the simmering sauce, and cook for one minute. Pour the sauce over the drained gnocchi and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.