Basil Pesto Pan Fried Gnocchi

This basil pesto gnocchi recipe is very simple and can be cooked in as little as 20 minutes. Who doesn't love cooking a meal that takes so little time? We brought together a dense pasta in gnocchi and paired with a pesto sauce to create a lighter dish.

Ingredients:

• Gnocchi (we used pre-packaged from the local grocery store)
• Basil pesto sauce (we used pre-jarred from the local grocery store)
• Parmesan cheese
• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Get a large deep pot to boil your gnocchi in
2. Boil your water in the pot on high heat
3. Drizzle a few splashes of olive oil in the water along with a sprinkle of salt
4. Boil your gnocchi until they rise to the top of the water (sign they are cooked)
5. Get a medium sized pan hot on high heat and drizzle olive oil into the pan
6. Transfer the gnocchi to the hot pan to get a nice golden brown on them
7. Sprinkle your parmesan cheese onto the gnocchi while they are still in the pan
8. Layer the gnocchi with the basil pesto and mix well
9. Enjoy!

You can create an amazing dish out of pre-packaged ingredients for a quick dinner. Be spontaneous and get out of your comfort zone.

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