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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…
Crispy Gnocchi with Pistachio Pesto.
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
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
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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
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
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!
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!
What a delicious sounding recipe! I love gnocchi so much, and the pesto you have with it sounds ah-mazing!!
thank you!
we love gnocchi, and the pesto looks amazing, even if it isn’t green:)
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! 🙂
Oh my! We love crispy gnocchi and this pesto looks fabulous! Can’t wait to give it a try!
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!
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 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!
Oh wow. I love this recipe. Pesto + Me + Gnocchi = Happy Dorothy. 🙂
HA! Thanks!
Simply gorgeous!
Thank you!
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!
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!
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!