Recipe: Perfect Gnocchi with Homemade Basil Pesto

Gnocchi with Homemade Basil Pesto.

You can cook Gnocchi with Homemade Basil Pesto using 4 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Gnocchi with Homemade Basil Pesto

1. You need 20 of fresh basil leaves or to taste.
2. Prepare 1 of good splash of extra virgin olive oil.
3. It's 1 of some parmesan cheese.
4. Prepare 300 grams of gnocchi (I used those who can be cooked in a frying pan).

Gnocchi with Homemade Basil Pesto instructions

1. Fry gnocchi in butter on medium high heat for about 8 minutes or until they are a little browned. I usually add some water to the frying pan to be sure they're cooked through.
2. In a blender or food processor, put basil leaves and the desired amount of olive oil (I put about one tablespoon). Pulse.
3. When gnocchis are cooked, transfer them to a serving bowl and add the pulsed basil with olive oil. Mix well.
4. Serve with parmesan cheese and top with fresh basil leaves.