Gnocchi with asparagus, olives, and a creamy pesto sauce is a vibrant and flavorful pasta dish that combines the best of Italian cuisine. The tender gnocchi pairs beautifully with the crisp asparagus and salty olives, while the creamy pesto sauce adds a rich and nutty depth of flavor. This dish is a perfect choice for a special occasion or a weeknight meal, and it can be easily customized to suit your tastes. Whether you prefer a classic pesto sauce or a more adventurous variation, this recipe is sure to delight your senses and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CREAMY PESTO GNOCCHI
This 4-ingredient creamy pesto gnocchi dinner is a family-friendly vegetarian meal that you can whip up in just 15 minutes! Pillowy and tender gnocchi smothered in a creamy basil and dried tomato sauce. An easy comforting dinner that you'll keep making over and over again!
Provided by Diana
Categories Dinner
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 866 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GNOCCHI WITH PESTO AND SHRIMP
This combination of flavors is surprisingly delicious. Use homemade gnocchi and/or pesto for even better flavor!
Provided by Erica Monjeau
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute asparagus and garlic in the hot oil until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer cooked gnocchi to a bowl using a slotted spoon; set aside.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute shrimp, 2 tablespoons pesto, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in the hot oil until shrimp are fully cooked and opaque, about 5 minutes. Add cooked gnocchi, asparagus, remaining pesto, and remaining lemon juice; stir to combine. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 205.9 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 573.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
SHEET-PAN GNOCCHI WITH ASPARAGUS, LEEKS AND PEAS
This sunny dinner cooks entirely in the oven on two sheet pans, so both the vegetables and gnocchi are cooked properly with minimal effort. Asparagus, shallots, leeks and peas balance out the rich, caramelized gnocchi, but you could experiment with your vegetable choices: Cut delicate vegetables in larger pieces and firmer vegetables in smaller pieces so they cook at similar rates. Refrigerated gnocchi (often labeled "skillet gnocchi") work best here, but shelf-stable gnocchi are also fine. Simply boil them first.
Provided by Susan Spungen
Categories one pot, pastas, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss gnocchi with 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- On another rimmed baking sheet, toss asparagus, leeks and shallots with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few generous grinds of pepper.
- Put both pans in the oven, with the gnocchi on the bottom rack and the vegetables above. Stir the gnocchi and vegetables after 5 minutes to distribute the butter. Stir the vegetables once or twice more, but leave the gnocchi undisturbed. Roast until vegetables are golden and getting crispy on the edges, about 15 minutes total, and the gnocchi are golden brown on one side, 20 to 25 minutes total. Stir the peas into the vegetables in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Combine the gnocchi and vegetables on one tray, then grate the lemon zest over the top. Sprinkle with half the Parmesan and chives, if using, saving some for serving. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss to combine, and transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and chives, and serve immediately.
GNOCCHI WITH PESTO SAUCE
Perk up gnocchi and vegetables with a flavorful pesto sauce. If you don't have pine nuts for the topping, skip or substitute any nut you like. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute zucchini and pepper until zucchini is tender., Add pesto and gnocchi, stirring gently to coat. Stir in tomatoes. If desired, top with pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
RICOTTA GNOCCHI WITH ASPARAGUS, PEAS, AND MORELS
Chef Nemo Bolin at Cook & Brown Public House in Providence, RI, turned us on to the technique for this streamlined, no-knead gnocchi dough.
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Mushroom Easter Dinner Ricotta Asparagus Pea Spring Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For gnocchi:
- Line a baking dish with 3 layers of paper towels; spoon ricotta onto paper towels and let sit 20 minutes (if the ricotta is too wet, the dough won't hold together).
- Combine ricotta, eggs, Parmesan, and salt in a food processor; season with pepper and process until smooth. Add flour and pulse just to combine (mixture should be smooth and fairly wet). Transfer gnocchi mixture to a pastry bag fitted with 1/2" round tip or a large resealable plastic bag.
- DO AHEAD: Gnocchi mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover pastry tip and chill.
- For vegetables and assembly:
- Cook asparagus in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright green and crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Using tongs or a mesh strainer, transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool; drain. Slice asparagus on the diagonal into bite-size pieces, leaving tips intact.
- Reduce heat so water is simmering. If using a resealable plastic bag for gnocchi mixture, cut a 1/2" opening in bottom of bag. Working in 3 batches, pipe dough into pot, cutting off 1" lengths with a paring knife and letting dough drop into water. Cook until doubled in size, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer gnocchi to a lightly oiled baking sheet. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook morels, tossing occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add shallot and cook, tossing occasionally, until shallot and morels are soft, about 5 minutes; set aside.
- Add gnocchi, asparagus, peas, butter, and reserved cooking liquid to skillet with morels. Cook, tossing gently, until vegetables are warm and sauce has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with chives, Parmesan, and lemon zest.
GNOCCHI WITH ASPARAGUS & OLIVES IN A CREAMY PESTO SAUCE
This honestly is so easy to make and such a nice dish. This is good enough to serve to company. Other than the asparagus and onion that you will need to cut, the rest is all pantry or store bought items. The creamy ricotta and bread crumbs added to the soft gnocchi makes for a perfect dish. Many grocery stores carry fresh and frozen varieties, as all of mine do. Whole Foods, Sams Club, Trader Joes, for those in the US carry them and of course most Italian Markets. They are a nice change from the traditional pasta shapes. I happen to love asparagus in this, but I have also used peas or green beans too. For the pesto, by all means make your own, but a good store brand makes this quick and easy.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bread Crumb Topping -- Make this first and then just set it off to the side. In a small dry saute pan, add the breadcrumbs and bring to medium high heat. You just want to toast them and they don't take long so keep an eye on them. Make sure to keep stirring them. You could easily make your own bread crumbs for this, but I used store bought Italian seasoned bread crumbs which saved some time. Once the bread crumbs are toasted and golden brown, transfer to a small bowl and mix with the olive oil and parmesan cheese.
- Vegetables -- In a large pot of salted boiling water (on a medium boil), add the asparagus and cook until tender. About 3-5 minutes. It depends on how thick your asparagus is. Remove the asparagus with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water to set the color and to stop the cooking. It just needs a minute in the water, then transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel to dry.
- Gnocchi -- Cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Drain well and return to the pot (keep the heat on medium / medium low.
- Finish -- Add the cream, pesto, olives, and onions to the gnocchi and cook another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through. Check for seasoning and add any additional salt or pepper if needed. Then add in the asparagus, lemon zest and toss lightly.
- Serve -- Transfer to a serving platter and top with the toasted bread crumbs and a scoop of the ricotta cheese. Garnish with the lemon slices from the half of lemon you did not zest. ENJOY!
- Add a fresh cucumber and tomato salad for a nice simple side dish.
RICOTTA GNOCCHI WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 2h55m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
CREAMY PESTO GNOCCHI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
A creamy pesto and Italian sausage sauce bring layers of flavor to gnocchi.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Pasta by Shape
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook the gnocchi according to the package directions. Drain, rinse and return them to the pot.
- In a 12" skillet, heat oil over medium heat and saute the snap peas and red peppers until tender, about 4 minutes. Toss into the pot with the reserved cooked gnocchi. In the same skillet, cook and crumble Italian sausage until cooked through about 8-10 minutes. Transfer sausage to the pot with the vegetables and pasta.
- Over med-low heat, stir to combine the pasta, vegetables and sausage mixture. Add the pesto and light cream; toss gently to coat all the ingredients. Heat through and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 115.3 mg, Fat 58.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 21.8 g, Sodium 1324.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
POTATO GNOCCHI IN PESTO CREAM SAUCE
This is a delicious, warm and comforting food! Very filling...quick and easy. If you are wanting to try something new, please give this a try! Of course you can make your own gnocchi and pesto, but in a time pinch... the pre-made stuff works just fine. Pesto from the refridgerated section of the market works much better than a jarred pesto sauce. Fresher is also better. I like to serve this with baked acorn squash. This dish actually reheats pretty well the next day, too!
Provided by Jennibear
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 11m
Yield 3 , 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add lots of salt to the boiling water to help flavor the gnocchi. While the water is heating, get a sauce pan and whisk together the pesto, cream, salt and pepper over medium heat. Bring the sauce to a low boil and be sure to stir frequently. Turn down the heat to a low simmer. Once your water pot is at a full boil, gently add in the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes. The gnocchi will float to the top when they are done. Drain. Add the gnocchi to the pesto cream sauce. Stir to combine. Top with parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Tips for Making the Best Gnocchi with Asparagus, Olives in a Creamy Pesto Sauce
- Choose the right potatoes. For the best gnocchi, use starchy potatoes, such as Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes. These potatoes will give the gnocchi a light and fluffy texture.
- Don't overwork the dough. When making gnocchi, it's important not to overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make the gnocchi tough.
- Use fresh asparagus. Fresh asparagus is best for this recipe. If you can't find fresh asparagus, you can use frozen asparagus, but be sure to thaw it before using.
- Roast the asparagus. Roasting the asparagus gives it a slightly caramelized flavor that pairs well with the creamy pesto sauce.
- Use a good quality pesto sauce. The pesto sauce is the star of this dish, so be sure to use a good quality sauce. You can make your own pesto sauce or use a store-bought sauce.
- Don't overcook the gnocchi. Gnocchi cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked gnocchi will be mushy.
- Serve the gnocchi immediately. Gnocchi is best served immediately after it's cooked. If you need to make the gnocchi ahead of time, you can cook it and then store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the gnocchi in a skillet over medium heat until it's warmed through.
Conclusion
Gnocchi with asparagus, olives in a creamy pesto sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of roasted asparagus, flavorful olives, and creamy pesto sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're making it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to be a hit.
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