Gnocchi with Pesto & Cream

A simple, hearty meal of Northern Italy’s famous potato dumpling. This gnocchi with pesto cream sauce is an easy, rich way to enjoy fragrant basil pesto… even kids are crazy about it!

INGREDIENTS

• Make it gluten-free with Gluten Free Family Style Gnocchi
• 1 (1-pound) package DeLallo Potato Gnocchi
• 1 (6.35-ounce) jar DeLallo Simply Pesto - Traditional Basil
• 6 ounces heavy cream
• 1/2 cup DeLallo Grated Parmesan

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for gnocchi.
2. Remove excess oil from pesto jar. Discard or save for later use in dressings or marinades, or your Insalata Caprese.
3. In a large saucepan, bring cream to a simmer. Turn off heat. Stir in pesto sauce.
4. Cook gnocchi 3-4 minutes., or until they float to the top. With a slotted spoon, transfer gnocchi to saucepan. Stir to coat. Sauté with sauce for 1 minute to marry flavors.
5. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.