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Creamy Red Pesto Gnocchi

5 from 2 votes
Vegan pesto
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 500g Packs of gnocchi
  • 10 g Toasted pine nuts
  • ½ packet 25g packet of fresh basil
  • 100 g Sundried tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp oil from the sundried tomatoes jar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove Large
  • 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp Maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Cream cheese Dairy free
  • Salt & Pepper

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Large Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Start by boiling the water for the gnocchi.
  2. While the kettle is boiling put the pine nuts in a small non-stick saucepan and toast until golden brown.
  3. Put all the pesto ingredients into a (mini) food processor and blend until smooth. Season to taste.
  4. Cook the gnocchi as per the packet instructions in a large saucepan.
  5. While the gnocchi is cooking, put most of the pesto into a small saucepan or frying pan to warm. You can add some spinach or frozen peas for extra vitamins in your meal at this stage if you like.
  6. Drain the gnocchi when it has all floated to the surface and mix with the pesto sauce.
  7. Serve and enjoy!