Pesto And Lemon Gnocchi

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups fresh basil, firmly packed
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 300 ml cream
• 500 g potato gnocchi
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• fresh basil, to garnish
• lemon wedge, to serve

Recipe

• 1 to make the pesto, combine the basil, pinenuts and garlic in a blender or food processor. process until smooth. with the motor running, slowly pour in the oil. add the parmesan and process until smooth.
• 2 heat the oil in a small pan. add the garlic and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. add the cream and 3 tablesspoons of the pesto and bring to the boil. be careful as it will boil over easily. reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes.
• 3 meanwhile, cook the gnocchi according to the packet instructions. drain and place the gnocchi in a large bowl. pour on the sauce and toss thoroughly. season with salt and pepper and stir through the lemon juice just before serving.
• 4 transfer to a serving bowl. garnish with basil and serve with lemon wedges.