GNOCCHI WITH ASPARAGUS & OLIVES IN A CREAMY PESTO SAUCE
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
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.
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Jam Tariq
j.tariq@aol.comThis dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
MICHAEL Fajobi
m35@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of pesto, but I still enjoyed this dish.
Kingsley Dike
dike_k50@yahoo.comI would have liked the sauce to be a bit thicker, but overall it was a good dish.
Junelle
junelle@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Fazlay Rabbi
f@yahoo.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as the picture.
Justin Kincaid
k.j@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Jazi Jazi
j_jazi@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good.
Junaid Sheik
junaid@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.
Sikndar Ali
a_sikndar@gmail.comThe gnocchi was a bit too soft for my liking, but the creamy pesto sauce was delicious.
Barbara Jenkins
jenkins.b@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning or a different type of sauce.
Rosa Gracia
grosa@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great! The gnocchi was light and fluffy, the asparagus was tender, and the creamy pesto sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
ITz MaHmuD
mahmud.itz18@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of gnocchi, but this dish was surprisingly good. The creamy pesto sauce was really flavorful and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.
Xime Estrada
estrada_x@hotmail.comThis gnocchi dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. The creamy pesto sauce is easy to make and adds a lot of flavor to the dish. I would recommend using a good quality pesto for the best results.
Michael Silva
m_s2@gmail.comI made this dish for a dinner party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the creamy pesto sauce and the tender gnocchi. The asparagus added a nice touch of freshness and the olives added a salty flavor that balanced out the sw
Naomi McQuern
n.mcquern80@yahoo.comThis gnocchi dish was a delicious and easy meal to make. The creamy pesto sauce was especially good, and it paired perfectly with the gnocchi and asparagus. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and tasty dinner.
Hameed Arain
a-h@hotmail.frI tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The gnocchi was light and fluffy, the asparagus was crisp-tender, and the olives added a nice salty flavor. The creamy pesto sauce was the perfect finishing touch, adding a rich and flav
Chelak Gatbel
g-chelak59@yahoo.comWow! This gnocchi dish is fantastic! The combination of asparagus, olives, and creamy pesto sauce is simply divine. The gnocchi was cooked to perfection and the asparagus was perfectly tender. The creamy pesto sauce was rich and flavorful, and it com
Naeem Zahid
zahid-n@hotmail.comThis gnocchi dish with asparagus, olives, and creamy pesto sauce was a delightful experience. The flavors blended perfectly, creating a harmonious and flavorful meal. The gnocchi was soft and pillowy, the asparagus was tender and crisp, and the olive