Can I make this gluten-free?

Yes, just make sure to use gluten-free gnocchi. I usually find them in the refrigerated section of my local grocery store. You can also make your own at home.

Can I freeze the gnocchi?

I don't recommend it. The gnocchi won't have the same texture after defrosting and neither will the sauce. Soft goat cheese doesn't freeze well.

One Pan Creamy Pesto Gnocchi

Name: Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 350g potato gnocchi; ⅓ cup pesto; 50g soft goat cheese; 1-2 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ cup pecorino or parmesan cheese; ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp lemon zest; Squeeze of lemon; Sea salt to taste; Fresh basil, chives, or parsley for garnish (optional)

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Creamy Pesto Gnocchi

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

These one pan Creamy Pesto Gnocchi are the perfect dinner for a busy weekday! They're made in one pot and can be ready in under 15 minutes!

Total Time15 minutes
Yield2 1x
DietVegetarian

Ingredients

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350g potato gnocchi
1/3 cup pesto
50g soft goat cheese
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup pecorino or parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp lemon zest
Squeeze of lemon
Sea salt to taste
Fresh basil, chives, or parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Cook gnocchi in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions.
Reserve about 1 cup of the cooking water and drain the gnocchi. Set them aside.
Add pesto, soft goat cheese, minced garlic, and a splash of the reserved cooking water to the same pot.
Allow the cheese to melt over low-medium heat while you mix everything together.
Add more cooking water to loosen the sauce and stir in pecorino cheese, black pepper, lemon zest, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Add the gnocchi back in and gently mix with the sauce. Add more pasta water if needed and season with salt to taste.
Serve with more pecorino or parmesan, fresh herbs, black pepper, and lemon zest if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Store any leftover in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat on the stove over medium heat with a splash of water until warmed through.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

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