Best 8 Gnocchi With Asparagus Olives In A Creamy Pesto Sauce Recipes

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Gnocchi with Asparagus, Olives in a Creamy Pesto Sauce is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. Imagine tender gnocchi, cooked to perfection, enveloped in a luscious creamy pesto sauce, vibrant asparagus spears, and briny olives. This exquisite dish is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients, and a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds.

The creamy pesto sauce is the heart of this dish, a vibrant green concoction bursting with the aromatic flavors of basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. It adds a layer of richness and creaminess that perfectly complements the delicate gnocchi.

The asparagus spears, with their vibrant green hue and slightly sweet flavor, provide a delightful contrast to the richness of the sauce. They add a touch of freshness and a pop of color to the dish.

The olives, with their briny and salty flavor, add a delightful savory element to the dish. They provide a nice balance to the sweetness of the asparagus and the richness of the sauce.

Together, these ingredients create a harmonious and unforgettable dish that is sure to impress. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or a home cook looking for a new culinary adventure, this Gnocchi with Asparagus, Olives in a Creamy Pesto Sauce is a recipe you won't want to miss.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY PESTO GNOCCHI



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This creamy pesto gnocchi recipe makes a fantastic side dish or meatless main course. It's super easy (made in one pan) and takes only 20 minutes from start to finish!

Provided by Natasha Bull

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup pesto
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Add the pesto, cream, wine, and garlic to a deep skillet over medium heat.
  • Once the sauce starts to gently bubble, stir in the gnocchi. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover the pan and give it a good stir. Continue to cook it for a couple more minutes, stirring often (the sauce will thicken quickly as the gnocchi releases more starch).
  • Once the sauce is thickened to your liking, stir in the parmesan cheese. If the sauce gets too thick at any point, add in another splash of wine or cream. Season with extra salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 744 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY PESTO GNOCCHI



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This 4-ingredient creamy pesto gnocchi dinner is a family-friendly vegetarian meal that you can whip up in just 15 minutes! Pillowy and tender gnocchi smothered in a creamy basil and dried tomato sauce. An easy comforting dinner that you'll keep making over and over again!

Provided by Diana

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 16- ounce package (450g) gnocchi
½ cup sundried tomatoes in oil (chopped)
¾ cup (180ml) heavy cream ((double cream in the UK))
4 tablespoons pesto
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions.
  • In a pan over medium heat, heat sundried tomato oil and sear the sundried tomatoes for a minute just to release the flavor. Add the cream, simmer for a minute (don't boil), remove from heat and mix in the pesto. Season with salt.
  • Add the cooked and drained gnocchi to the sauce, and toss until the gnocchi is covered in sauce.
  • Serve warm. If desired, top with grated parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 866 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHEET PAN GNOCCHI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

One 16-ounce package gnocchi
1 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red onion, halved and quartered
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pesto
1 cup mixed yellow and red cherry tomatoes
Freshly shaved Parmesan, for serving
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Place the gnocchi, asparagus, red onion and bell peppers on the prepared sheet pan. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix the olive oil and pesto in a small pitcher. Drizzle over the pan and toss to coat.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and toss. Sprinkle over the tomatoes. Return to the oven until the gnocchi have begun to brown and crisp, an additional 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle on the Parmesan shavings. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze and sprinkle over the basil leaves to serve.

RICOTTA GNOCCHI WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h55m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound fresh ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup wheat-bread crumbs or crushed low-carb crackers
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Flour, for rolling gnocchi
2 cups chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons truffle oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate until the 'dough' holds the shape of a ball when rolled between your hands, at least 1 hour.
  • On a lightly floured surface roll the dough into long strips and pinch off 1-inch pieces (the same size as regular gnocchi). Work fast or your dough will start to become super tough to work with! Put the gnocchi on a plate and put back into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • While the gnocchi is resting, make the pesto sauce by combining all of the ingredients in a blender and pulsing until combined. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over medium heat on the stovetop. Drop in the gnocchi, a few at a time, and watch for them to rise to the surface of the pot. After 1 minute at the top of the pot, about 3 minutes total, remove them with a slotted spoon to a serving bowl. Top with the pesto cream sauce and a dash of cracked pepper and serve.

SHEET-PAN GNOCCHI WITH ASPARAGUS, LEEKS AND PEAS



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This sunny dinner cooks entirely in the oven on two sheet pans, so both the vegetables and gnocchi are cooked properly with minimal effort. Asparagus, shallots, leeks and peas balance out the rich, caramelized gnocchi, but you could experiment with your vegetable choices: Cut delicate vegetables in larger pieces and firmer vegetables in smaller pieces so they cook at similar rates. Refrigerated gnocchi (often labeled "skillet gnocchi") work best here, but shelf-stable gnocchi are also fine. Simply boil them first.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     one pot, pastas, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (12-ounce) packages gnocchi (preferably fresh, refrigerated, precooked gnocchi)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into thirds
2 small leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise, then sliced 1/2-inch thick (about 2 cups)
2 shallots, trimmed and sliced lengthwise 1/4-inch thick
1 cup frozen peas, thawed (or fresh peas)
1 lemon, scrubbed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup sliced fresh chives or parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss gnocchi with 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • On another rimmed baking sheet, toss asparagus, leeks and shallots with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few generous grinds of pepper.
  • Put both pans in the oven, with the gnocchi on the bottom rack and the vegetables above. Stir the gnocchi and vegetables after 5 minutes to distribute the butter. Stir the vegetables once or twice more, but leave the gnocchi undisturbed. Roast until vegetables are golden and getting crispy on the edges, about 15 minutes total, and the gnocchi are golden brown on one side, 20 to 25 minutes total. Stir the peas into the vegetables in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Combine the gnocchi and vegetables on one tray, then grate the lemon zest over the top. Sprinkle with half the Parmesan and chives, if using, saving some for serving. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss to combine, and transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and chives, and serve immediately.

GNOCCHI W/ CREAMY PESTO SAUCE



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Make and share this Gnocchi W/ Creamy Pesto Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by David M.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
4 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
3 ounces heavy cream
3 teaspoons basil pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 ounces shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook gnocchi in boiling salted water 2-4 mins, or until floating.
  • Transfer to saucepan on low heat and add tomatoes, pesto, heavy cream, stirring well until sauce is heated through.
  • Add parmesan, salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.4, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 373.3, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 6.4

GNOCCHI WITH PESTO SAUCE



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Perk up gnocchi and vegetables with a flavorful pesto sauce. If you don't have pine nuts for the topping, skip or substitute any nut you like. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 cup chopped tomatoes
Toasted pine nuts, optional

Steps:

  • Cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute zucchini and pepper until zucchini is tender., Add pesto and gnocchi, stirring gently to coat. Stir in tomatoes. If desired, top with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GNOCCHI WITH ASPARAGUS & OLIVES IN A CREAMY PESTO SAUCE



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This honestly is so easy to make and such a nice dish. This is good enough to serve to company. Other than the asparagus and onion that you will need to cut, the rest is all pantry or store bought items. The creamy ricotta and bread crumbs added to the soft gnocchi makes for a perfect dish. Many grocery stores carry fresh and frozen varieties, as all of mine do. Whole Foods, Sams Club, Trader Joes, for those in the US carry them and of course most Italian Markets. They are a nice change from the traditional pasta shapes. I happen to love asparagus in this, but I have also used peas or green beans too. For the pesto, by all means make your own, but a good store brand makes this quick and easy.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb gnocchi (refrigerated or frozen)
1/2 lb asparagus, cut in 1/2-inch pieces on an angle (approximately 2 cups, green beans or peas make a great substitute)
1 medium onion, cut in half and thin sliced (use less onion if you want)
1/2-3/4 cup black olives, cut in half (buy a can of pre cut olives and save yourself some time)
1/2 lemon, zest of, use the other half thin sliced as a garnish if you want
salt (go easy with the salt as the pesto and olives are both salty)
pepper
1 cup pesto sauce (I used a basil pesto)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 1/2-2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bread Crumb Topping -- Make this first and then just set it off to the side. In a small dry saute pan, add the breadcrumbs and bring to medium high heat. You just want to toast them and they don't take long so keep an eye on them. Make sure to keep stirring them. You could easily make your own bread crumbs for this, but I used store bought Italian seasoned bread crumbs which saved some time. Once the bread crumbs are toasted and golden brown, transfer to a small bowl and mix with the olive oil and parmesan cheese.
  • Vegetables -- In a large pot of salted boiling water (on a medium boil), add the asparagus and cook until tender. About 3-5 minutes. It depends on how thick your asparagus is. Remove the asparagus with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water to set the color and to stop the cooking. It just needs a minute in the water, then transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel to dry.
  • Gnocchi -- Cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Drain well and return to the pot (keep the heat on medium / medium low.
  • Finish -- Add the cream, pesto, olives, and onions to the gnocchi and cook another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through. Check for seasoning and add any additional salt or pepper if needed. Then add in the asparagus, lemon zest and toss lightly.
  • Serve -- Transfer to a serving platter and top with the toasted bread crumbs and a scoop of the ricotta cheese. Garnish with the lemon slices from the half of lemon you did not zest. ENJOY!
  • Add a fresh cucumber and tomato salad for a nice simple side dish.

Tips:

  • Select the Right Potatoes: Choose starchy potatoes like russet or Yukon Gold for the perfect gnocchi texture.
  • Boil vs. Roast Potatoes: Decide whether to boil or roast the potatoes based on your preferred texture: boiled for softer, roasted for crispier gnocchi.
  • Avoid Overworking the Dough: Gently mix the ingredients until just combined; overworking can result in tough gnocchi.
  • Use a Potato Ricer: For light and airy gnocchi, use a potato ricer to create smooth, fluffy mashed potatoes.
  • Shape the Gnocchi: Roll the dough into long ropes, then cut into 1-inch pieces and press each piece against a fork or gnocchi board for the classic shape.
  • Cook the Gnocchi Properly: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and drop in the gnocchi. When they float to the top, they're done.
  • Make the Creamy Pesto Sauce: Combine fresh basil, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
  • Assemble the Dish: Toss the cooked gnocchi in the creamy pesto sauce, add sautéed asparagus and olives, and top with additional Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

This delectable gnocchi with asparagus, olives, and creamy pesto sauce is a symphony of flavors and textures. The pillowy soft gnocchi, vibrant green asparagus, briny olives, and the rich, nutty pesto sauce come together to create a dish that is both comforting and sophisticated. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe provides detailed instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process. With its vibrant colors and irresistible taste, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Experiment with different variations, such as using sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers instead of olives, or adding a touch of heat with red pepper flakes. Enjoy this versatile dish as a main course, a side, or even as a delightful appetizer. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

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