Nhoque ao pesto

Ingredientes

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1/2 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 pound gnocchi
• Parmesan cheese (grated, for garnish)
• pine nuts (toasted, for garnish)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Make the basil pesto sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine the basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, pine nuts or walnuts, and minced garlic. Pulse until the ingredients are roughly chopped.

2. 2

   With the food processor or blender running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil until the mixture reaches your desired consistency. You may need to scrape down the sides of the processor or blender occasionally.

3. 3

   Season the pesto sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Set aside.

4. 4

   Cook the gnocchi according to the recipe or package instructions. Once cooked, drain the gnocchi, reserving about ½ cup of the cooking water.

5. 5

   In a large skillet or pan, gently warm the pesto sauce over low heat. Add the cooked gnocchi to the pan and toss to coat them in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved cooking water to thin it out.

6. 6

   Serve the pesto gnocchi in bowls or on plates, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts, if desired.