Gnocchi with Walnut Pesto

Name: Gnocchi with Walnut Pesto
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 recipe Homemade Gnocchi; 1/4 cup (50 mL) walnuts; 1/2 cup (125 mL) lightly packed fresh basil leaves; 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 1/8 tsp (.5 mL) coarsely ground black pepper; 1/4 cup (1 oz/50 mL) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Ingredients

1 recipe Homemade Gnocchi
1/4 cup (50 mL) walnuts
1/2 cup (125 mL) lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/8 tsp (.5 mL) coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 cup (1 oz/50 mL) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Directions

Prepare gnocchi as recipe directs, omitting marinara sauce. Drain and return to Stockpot; keep warm. Meanwhile, place walnuts in Small Micro-Cooker®. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 1-2 minutes, stirring after each 30-second interval, until fragrant and lightly toasted; cool completely. Place walnuts and basil on Cutting Board; finely chop together using Food Chopper. Combine basil mixture, oil, garlic pressed with Garlic Press, salt and black pepper in Small Batter Bowl.
Add pesto to cooked gnocchi in Stockpot; mix gently. Spoon onto serving plates. Grate Parmesan cheese over gnocchi using Rotary Grater.

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. Nutrients per serving: Calories 430, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 13 g, Sodium 680 mg, Fiber 3 g