Classic Pesto
"This was on back of a box of gnocchi that I bought. I tried making my own gnocchi one day and failed terribly. So now I'm trying the box stuff."
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
-
1 cup
ingredients
- 1 pinch coarse sea salt
- 60 small fresh basil leaves or 30 large fresh basil leaves, rinsed and dried
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
- 2 tablespoons pecorino romano cheese, fresh, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fresh, finely grated
- 3 -4 tablespoons virgin olive oil
- 1 lb gnocchi
directions
- Cook gnocchi as directed on package.
- In a blender add basil, salt and garlic.
- Blend into a paste, add pine nuts and slowly pour half of the olive oil.
- Add cheese and the remaining olive oil.
- Blend until it becomes a creamy paste.
- Pour over gnocchi and serve.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Charlotte J
United States
