Gnocchi with lemon and chive pesto

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Gnocchi with lemon and chive pesto

Gnocchi makes a great alternative to pasta if you fancy a change. This recipe is a beautifully simple vegetarian option. Sometimes less is more!

  • Prep Time: 10minutes
  • Cook Time: 5minutes
  • Servings: 2people

Ingredients

  • packet fresh pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • small bunch Parsley finely chopped
  • small bunch chives finely snipped
  • 1 tblsp pinenuts toasted
  • 2 tblsp parmesan grated
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 4 tblsp olive oil
  • 1 pack Pasta Factory gnocchi You can use the regular or the sweet potato

Instructions

  1. Place the garlic, herbs, pinenuts, cheese and lemon zest in a small bowl, season well, then stir in the olive oil and lemon juice. Set aside.
  2. Cook the gnocchi in a pan of salted boiling water following pack instructions, then drain well. Tip into a serving bowl and toss through the pesto. Serve with extra grated Parmesan, if you like.