Best 6 Simply Potato Gnocchi With Pesto And Parmesan 5fix Recipes

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Potato gnocchi with pesto and parmesan is a simple yet delicious Italian dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The soft, pillowy gnocchi are coated in a flavorful pesto sauce and topped with grated parmesan cheese. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic pesto sauce or a more flavorful sun-dried tomato pesto, there is a recipe out there for everyone. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to make this delicious dish!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLY POTATO GNOCCHI WITH PESTO AND PARMESAN #5FIX



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5-Ingredient Fix Contest Entry. Gnocchi are Italian-style dumplings made of potatoes and flour. You can serve gnocchi with any of your favorite pasta sauces. Here's an easy recipe using Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns with a simple pesto Parmesan sauce.

Provided by peggy calhoun

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium eggs
20 ounces Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3 tablespoons basil garlic pesto sauce
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated and divided

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add potatoes and 1 2/3 cup flour. Stir until well combined and dough forms. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes until chilled.
  • Bring 2 quarts water to boil in a four quart pot.
  • Use remaining flour to dust work surface. Transfer dough to surface, knead briefly adding flour if sticky.
  • Divide dough into four portions. Roll each portion into logs 1/2" thick. Cut each log into 1/2" wide pieces and press tops with fork to flatten slightly.
  • Cook in two batches, add gnocchi and cook 5 minutes until tender and floating to top of water.
  • Remove with slotted spoon to clean bowl. Add pesto and 1/4 cup cheese, toss with spoon until gnocchi is covered lightly.
  • Divide into equal portions into serving bowls, top with remaining cheese and serve.

POTATO GNOCCHI WITH PESTO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 to 6 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 large waxy-style potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into sixths
1-1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
Generous pinch freshly ground nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 Basil Pesto recipe (about 1/3 cup), recipe follows
2 cups loosely packed basil leaves, washed and dried thoroughly
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, place the potatoes and cover with cold salted water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Using a ricer, rice the potatoes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer (don't pile the riced potatoes into mounds). Set aside to cool.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and, using a rubber spatula, gently mix in the flour, yolks, salt, nutmeg, and pepper until just combined and a soft dough is formed. Don't over mix the dough or the gnocchi will be unpleasantly dense.
  • On a well-floured work surface, turn out the potato dough, and divide into 6 equal parts. With the palms of both hands gently roll each part into a "rope" 3/4-inch in diameter. Using a sharp knife cut each "rope" on an angle into 3/4-inch-long pieces.
  • Shape the gnocchi: Hold a salad fork in one hand so it rests on the work surface at a 45-degree angle with the tines curving up. Place a piece of the dough at the top of the tines and hold it in place with your free thumb. In one gentle motion, quickly press and roll the dough along the tines. The gnocchi should have a small dent in one side and shallow grooves on the other, perfectly suited for holding a sauce. Repeat with the remaining pieces and transfer to a lightly floured baking sheet pan. Store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours before cooking.
  • When ready to serve, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a medium skillet, over medium-high, heat the heavy cream until just hot. Remove from the heat and whisk in the pesto. Using a rubber spatula, scrape the pesto mixture into a large bowl. Set aside in a warm spot.
  • Add half the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook for 1 1/2 minutes or until they rise to the top. (Take care not to overcook the gnocchi or they can disintegrate during cooking.) Using a slotted spoon or strainer, transfer the gnocchi to the bowl with the pesto and toss. Repeat with the remaining gnocchi. If the sauce seems too "tight", add some of the cooking water a tablespoon at time until a saucy consistency is reached. Season with pepper to taste. Divide among warm bowls and serve immediately.
  • In a food processor, combine the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and salt and puree. While the motor is running, drizzle in the oil until incorporated. Season with pepper to taste. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator with a piece of plastic wrap placed right on the surface of the pesto to prevent discoloration, for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
  • Yield: about 2/3 cup

POTATO GNOCCHI IN PESTO CREAM SAUCE



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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

1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi
1 (8 ounce) package fresh basil pesto (in the refridgerated section of the grocery)
1 cup cream (you can also use half and half or milk)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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!

SIMPLE POTATO GNOCCHI WITH SAGED BROWN BUTTER #5FIX



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5-Ingredient Fix Contest Entry. Gnocchi are delicious and easy to make from mashed potatoes, I love the gnocchi with a simple herbed brown butter, but they are equally delicious with a great tomato sauce.

Provided by vbeaux

Categories     Potato

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (24 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
1 egg, beaten
1 cup flour
4 tablespoons butter
8 fresh sage leaves, cut into chiffonade

Steps:

  • Mix the egg and the Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes in a large bowl. Slowly add in the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky to handle, add another spoon or two of flour.
  • Divide the dough into four pieces and roll each out into a long strand about ½ inch in diameter. Cut each strand into 1 - 1 ¼ inch pieces. Gently press down on each little dumpling with the times of a fork to create ridges.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a gentle boil and cook the gnocchi in two or three batches, scooping them out to a colander as they rise to the top after one or two minutes. Reserve a few spoons of the cooking water.
  • Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat and cook until the butter starts to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the sage and a few tablespoons of the gnocchi cooking water. Add the gnocchi and toss in the butter sauce for a minute. Serve and enjoy! Pass some fresh parmesan at the table if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 119.8, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.9

PESTO & FETA SIMPLY POTATOES GNOCCHI #5FIX



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5-Ingredient Fix Contest Entry. Light and super flavorful gnocchi, made easy using Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes. The combination of pesto and feta cheese make these a super flavorful main dish that is quick, easy and kid family friendly!

Provided by rfsfood

Categories     Potato

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
2 eggs
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup feta cheese

Steps:

  • Using an electric mixer, whip mashed potatoes, eggs and 2 ½ tablespoons of pesto sauce in a large bowl until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Add ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese and mix well. Gradually fold in flour.
  • Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat slightly. Working with about 1 tablespoon at a time, drop a few gnocchi into salted water and cook for a few minutes, until they rise to the surface.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer gnocchi to a strainer to remove excess water. Repeat the process with the rest of the dough.
  • Serve warm topped with remaining pesto sauce and crumble feta cheese.

POTATO GNOCCHI



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From the Vegetarian Times March 2007 issue, I have been through 3 bags of potatoes making this recipe in the 2 weeks since I got the magazine...making even MORE tomorrow to freeze...just thought I would share!

Provided by drbecca26

Categories     European

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs russet potatoes
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prick potatoes all over with fork. Bake 70 minutes or until soft. Cool 10 minutes or until easy to handle.
  • Lightly flour baking sheet. Slice potatoes in half and scoop flesh into large bowl. Mash until no lumps remain, but potatoes are still fluffy. Fold in flour, egg, salt and pepper. Divide dough into 8 balls and transfer to lightly floured work surface.
  • Roll 1 dough ball into long strand about 3/4" thick. Cut into 1" pieces, and place pieces on prepared baking sheet (although this is not mentioned in magazine, now is the time to get fancy making indentations with a fork if you so choose, so that your gnocchi will have the pretty, familiar pattern -- just roll each 1" piece between your palms a bit then press with the tines of a fork before placing on baking sheet). Repeat with remaining balls of dough.
  • Bring large pot of water to a boil. Drop quarter of cut gnocchi into pot and cook 2 minutes, or until gnocchi rise to surface (my gnocchi were extremely fat, so I let them boil about a minute after they popped to the surface and they seemed to come out fine). Transfer to serving bowl, and repeat with remaining gnocchi. If serving later, toss with vegetable oil to keep gnocchi from sticking together. Otherwise, top with desired sauce and serve.
  • I found that I only needed half of these for a VERY FILLING dinner for two. The other half kept quite well in the fridge tossed with oil to be served with another sauce on another night; I just reheated them by boiling for a couple of minutes. The good news is that these can be frozen quite easily. While they are spread on their baking sheet, freeze them through, then pop them in freezer bags until needed. To heat, place frozen gnocchi in boiling water for 7 to 8 minutes. Make a lot and have homemade yumminess whenever you want.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.4, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 620.8, Carbohydrate 107.6, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 2.9, Protein 15

Tips:

  • Use high-quality potatoes for the best flavor and texture. Yukon Gold and Russet potatoes are both good choices.
  • Do not overwork the potato dough, or the gnocchi will become tough.
  • When shaping the gnocchi, use a light touch and do not press too hard, or they will become dense.
  • Cook the gnocchi in batches, and do not overcrowd the pot, or they will stick together.
  • Serve the gnocchi immediately, or they will become gummy.
  • Gnocchi can be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, place the gnocchi in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Then transfer the gnocchi to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To cook frozen gnocchi, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi for 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the top of the pot.

Conclusion:

Potato gnocchi is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create your own delicious gnocchi at home. Whether you serve them with a simple pesto sauce or a more complex tomato sauce, gnocchi is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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