6 INGREDIENTS • 4 STEPS • 15MINS

Easy Kale Pesto Gnocchi

Name: Easy Kale Pesto Gnocchi
Total time: PT900.0S
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 32 ounce Gnocchi; 3 ounce Kale; 1/2 cup Basil Pesto; 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; to taste Salt; to taste Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Quick and easy 4-ingredient gnocchi pesto recipe is the answer to all your weeknight dinner prayers. With only 4 main ingredients and 15 minutes, you will have a dinner that’s not only warm and delicious but packed full of healthy kale. Don’t forget to add extra Parmesan on top!

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15MINS

Total Time

$0.69

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Ingredients

Servings

us / metric

2 lb

Gnocchi

3 1/3 cups

Kale

cleaned and larger stems removed

1/2 cup

Basil Pesto

1/2 cup

Grated Parmesan Cheese

plus more for garnish

to taste

Salt

to taste

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

optional

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Cooking Instructions

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step 1

In the blender or food processor, blend together Basil Pesto (1/2 cup) and Kale (3 1/3 cups) until combined.

step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil with a generous pinch of Salt (to taste). Once boiling, add Gnocchi (2 lb). Cook for about 3 minutes or according to package directions. Once done, transfer to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, just in case you need to loosen the sauce later.

step 3

Add kale pesto sauce and Grated Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup) to the bowl with the gnocchi. Mix until combined (make sure to mix gnocchi with pesto while the gnocchi is still hot). If it thickens too much, add a splash of the pasta water to loosen.

step 4

Sprinkle more parmesan on top if desired and serve. For a spicy kick, garnish with a few Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (to taste).

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