How To Make Gnocchi with Lemon & Chive Pesto
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a food processor, combine the chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Process until smooth.
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Season the pesto with salt and black pepper to taste.
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In a large skillet, heat the pesto over medium heat. Add the cooked gnocchi and toss to coat evenly.
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Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
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Serve the gnocchi with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chives on top.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 5mg
- Sodium : 660mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 59g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 10g
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