Crispy Gnocchi with Pistachio Pesto.
Why do Monday’s seem to be the busiest?
I mean really, it is the first day of the of the week let’s ease into it a bit.
Ok?
Good.
So, I know the last thing you want to do after a crazy hectic day is cook some dinner that is going to take you an hour + to make and leave you wishing you ordered take out. No one is up for that after a long day.
Maybe on a Sunday, but not Monday.
Crispy Gnocchi to the rescue (ahh, sorry I got all cheesy on you guys again)!
I like to make homemade Gnocchi at home, but sometimes there is just not enough time. And honestly, the changing of the clocks and losing an hour has left me tired and a little cranky. Anyone else?
*SIDE NOTE* Ok, wow I just looked at my Butternut Squash Gnocchi that I made in my first week of blogging. Those pictures are SO not good! I can not believe I thought they were good. I even remember saying to myself “wow, those pictures are good”! So glad I learned how to use my camera a little better!
Anyway, If you are feeling tired, cranky and hungry these crispy gnocchi’s are perfect. They are fast and soft and delicious and done in under 30 minutes!
When I made the pistachio pesto I was thinking it would turn out green. I really wanted a pretty green pesto for spring (and St. Patty’s day), but then it turned out red. I have no idea why I thought adding sun-dried tomatoes to the mix would not turn things red. Um, hello those things are red. Very red. Red enough to over power the green I was going for. Sometimes my brain does not process things properly. Ok, it actually does this a lot. Story of my life.
Whatever. The pistachios and sun-dried tomatoes together rock. Like they are really an awesome combo. Who knew? Not me, until of course my crazy brain decided to throw them into the food processor.
Oh, and a note about the pistachios. I have not ever bought them this way, but next time I am going to pay up and try the shelled. Because I am so so cheep and will not “shell” out the extra two bucks, I spent like 45 minutes shelling pistachios. On a Friday to boot! I think I need a life…
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Crispy Gnocchi with Pistachio Pesto.
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: gnocchi, pasta
If you are feeling tired, cranky and hungry these crispy gnocchi's are perfect. They are fast and soft and delicious and done in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted shelled or in-shell roasted pistachios - you decide
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- 1/2 cup fresh basil plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- a pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or more depending on your preference
- 2 pound packages potato gnocchi 1, I used DeLallo
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for the pan
Instructions
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Combine the pistachios, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and pepper in a food processor or blender and pulse until coarsely chopped. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil and process until smooth. Add the cheese and pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
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Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions.Before draining reserve a cup of the cooking water. Drain completely. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the gnocchi in a single layer and cook (I did this in two batches) undisturbed, until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Turn the gnocchi and cook, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 3 more minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the pesto and some of the cooking water to thin the sauce. You might have leftover pesto. Serve warm and garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
It may not be green, but it’s good. Especially good on a busy Monday night.
Shared with: Inside BruCru Life, Lil Luna, Chef In Training, Buns In my Oven, Foodie Friday Friends, Tidy Mom, Taste and Tell, Cheerios and Lattes, Somewhat Simple, Mom on Timeout, I Heart Nap Time, Fine Craft Guide, The Country Cook, Whipperberry, Chef In Training
This looks really good, and I giggled about making green pesto with sun dried tomatoes. Using kale or spinach or lots of basil would actually make it green… 🙂 As is usual with your recipes, I’ve pinned it for safekeeping!
Thanks for pinning, and I know! What was i thinking!
My Mom will go nuts for this! She love gnocchi and pistachio’s! This seems so delish and good for you! Thanks for Sharing at Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!
Please don’t start! Butternut squash was your first week of blogging??!!
No complaints here. You should be incredibly proud.
Keep it coming,………… Please 😉
Thank you! That is so nice of you, I will try!
Simply gorgeous!
Thank you!
Oh wow. I love this recipe. Pesto + Me + Gnocchi = Happy Dorothy. 🙂
HA! Thanks!
I love Gnocchi! This is a fabulous recipe. Thanks so much for sharing. I pinned so I can make it for dinner this week!
Thanks for pinning, I hope you enjoys it!
This looks so inviting. I have never tried Gnocchi at home. You make me want to give it a shot!
Trust me it is so easy and so worth it!
I am wondering if I could use Pine Nuts and get the same consistency. NUT allergies in my house. But this looks very good.
Yeah, I would think pine nut would work great! Hope you enjoy it!
Oh my! We love crispy gnocchi and this pesto looks fabulous! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Gosh, I have been craving gnocci so badly lately. This is not helping! Maybe I’ll just have to make some soon then. Saving this recipe!
I saw this post on the Tuesday Talent Show linky party. I’d love for you to check out a recipe I linked up too, it’s perfect for Pi Day tomorrow- it’s a traditional Polish Apple Pie called Szarlotka but with less sugar than original. Hope you have a great rest of your day, dear! 🙂
we love gnocchi, and the pesto looks amazing, even if it isn’t green:)
What a delicious sounding recipe! I love gnocchi so much, and the pesto you have with it sounds ah-mazing!!
thank you!
Another amazing recipe! Pinned. (and glad to know I am not the only one who gets cranky at the spring time change!) Thanks so much for linking on busy Monday!
Thank you! And yeah, I was a little cranky on Sunday! I love the extra hour of light to get work done though!
Hi Tieghan, popping over from Marvelous Mondays. I love gnocchi and really want to try this! Always love a new recipe for a busy week-night! Thanks so much for sharing and have a great week!
Gnocchi is one of my very faves 🙂 Thanks so much for coming to (link) party with me… I hope you’ll come again next week to Super Saturday Show & Tell! http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com xoxo~ Ruthie
Pinned! Thanks so much for linking up to Two Cup Tuesday at Pint Sized Baker. I look forward to coming back on Monday Night!
I made gnocchi for the first time last week with a simple red sauce. I’m hooked and looking for recipes. Thanks.
Hope you enjoy these!
This recipe looks DELISH! I’ve been looking for a twist for my pesto pasta recipe and this is just perfect. Can’t wait to give this recipe a try!
Thank you and I hope you like it!
This looks awesome, Tieghan! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks Julie!
Saw this on Friday Favorites and am saving the recipe for almost immediate use. Like, I might make this tomorrow. Only a few days ago was I reminded (by a rerun of America’s Test Kitchen) of how much I love gnocchi and that I should make it again, so it’s been on my brain. And then this. Crispy! I’m trying it!
Side note: I adapted your chipotle sweet potato skins recipe into a stuffed/twice-baked sweet potato. Oh man. We’ve already made it twice. So, thanks.
I hope you like this!! Make sure you let me know what you think and I am so glade you like the sweet potatoes!! Stuffing them sounds delicious!
this looked really good. had to pin it so I can make it next monday… cheese & mondays go well together.
Mae
I could not agree more!
I’ve only had gnocchi a few times and thought it was kind of boring and just a lot of carbs. I know I would like the texture of this more and the pistachio~sun dried tomato combo sounds too interesting not to try!
Thanks,
Jenna
This looks absolutely delicious – definitely pinning to my I have to make list!
Stopping by from Marvellous Mondays, hope you have a lovely day.
Kate x
Kate at Home
Thanks for pinning!
Oh yum! This looks so delicious, I can’t wait to try it 🙂
Thanks, let me know what you think!
Hi Tieghan!
This was the most viewed link at this week’s Marvelous Mondays party so Carrie and I will be featuring it at tomorrow night’s party! Have a great weekend.
Julie
YAY! Thank you, I am so excited!
Wow, this looks delicious! I just pinned it, would be a great Meatless Monday meal! So glad I saw this featured at This Gal Cooks blog! Sharon
Thank so much for pinning! I hope you guys enjoy it!
I made this last night and it was incredible!!! I added browned chicken mince and an onion. I didn’t have sun-dried tomatoes but did have sun-dried tomato pesto. Incredible… My fiance loved it… and even funnier, so did the cat. She wouldn’t leave us alone. Your blog is fantastic and you’re amazing. Keep it up, I can’t wait until you’re a famous chef with an amazing cooking show. C’est magnifique!!!!
YES!! So glad you guys love this!! Thanks for letting me know and giving the recipe a try!!!
You are to nice!! Wow! Thanks Cynthia!!
Made this for dinner tonight. SO delish!! And SO easy!! I’m presently obsessed with your recipes…keep ’em coming, please!
THANK YOU! So excited you loved this! 🙂
Does it matter if you use the sundried tomatoes in oil vs not?
Hey Tara! I think sun-dried tomatoes in oil are best for this as they grin up better and have a bit more flavor. Hope you love this!
This is fantastic! I have made it four times this month already. The pesto has such a great flavor (it’s my new go to pesto recipe), the crispiness on the gnocchi gives it such a wonderful texture. Thank you for the great recipe!
I made this last night and was shocked how flavourful it was! The pesto is versatile and I am so glad it made enough for leftovers! My partner was v. impressed and liked the gnocchi was also pan-fried!
Thank you so much, your recipes never disappoint!
Sounds like an amazing night! I am so glad you and your partner enjoyed this Maclean! Thank you!
Hi!!! What meat could you pair with this? Any type of ground meat thrown in? A roast? Would love some ideas. Thx!
Hey Ashley, I would use spicy ground Italian sausage or an herb roasted chicken breast. Either would be delicious! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! xTieghan