Dairy-Free Pesto Gnocchi
Elevate your pasta night with this creamy, vibrant Dairy-Free Pesto Gnocchi that's as indulgent as it is wholesome. Featuring fluffy potato gnocchi tossed in a velvety, plant-based basil pesto made with raw pine nuts, nutritional yeast, and zesty lemon juice, this recipe is packed with fresh, savory flavors. Juicy sautéed cherry tomatoes and tender spinach add a burst of color and nutrients, making this dish as nourishing as it is delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes, this vegan-friendly recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with a wholesome Mediterranean-inspired meal. Garnish with extra basil or pine nuts, and you've got a restaurant-quality dish that's entirely dairy-free.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Potato gnocchi
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Raw pine nuts
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams Spinach
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float to the surface, about 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked gnocchi to a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and blend until the pesto is smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add a small splash of olive oil, then the cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the cooked gnocchi and spinach to the skillet with the tomatoes. Stir in the reserved cooking water to help coat everything with sauce.
Pour the pesto over the gnocchi and toss gently to evenly coat. Cook for another 2 minutes until the pesto is warm.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil leaves or pine nuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.5 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.1 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2715 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.2 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 34.8 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2589 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
