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gnocchi and pesto
Photo: Mike Kenneally

gnocchi and pesto

18 ingredients Serves 5 openrecipes

yummy cheesy gnocchi with a refreshing basil pesto

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1202
Calories
36g
Protein
72g
Fat
107g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Mascarpone 2 tbsp (28g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • For the pesto
  • 25g/1oz parmesan, roughly chopped
  • 1 garlic clove (preferably roasted)
  • 60g/2oz fresh basil
  • 50ml/2fl oz extra virgin olive oil
  • 50g/2oz pine nuts, toasted
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For the gnocchi
  • 100g/3oz parmesan (or a similar vegetarian alternative), grated
  • small handful of fresh thyme sprigs, leaves picked (or 1 tbsp of dried oregano)
  • 350g/12oz mascarpone
  • 300g/10½oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 2 medium free-range eggs
  • olive oil
  • 50g/2oz butter
  • To serve
  • 70g/2¼oz rocket
  • 25g/1oz pine nuts, toasted

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By bbcgoodfood · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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