Homemade Potato Gnocchi with Spring Wild Herb Pesto

Homemade Potato Gnocchi with Spring Wild Herb Pesto

Pillowy soft potato gnocchi tossed in a vibrant pesto made with fresh spring herbs, creating the perfect light yet satisfying Italian dinner. This rustic dish celebrates the best of spring with aromatic basil, parsley, and chives in a nutty, garlicky sauce.

AI SCORE
88
/100

Homemade Potato Gnocchi with Spring Wild Herb Pesto

Pillowy soft potato gnocchi tossed in a vibrant pesto made with fresh spring herbs, creating the perfect light yet satisfying Italian dinner. This rustic dish celebrates the best of spring with aromatic basil, parsley, and chives in a nutty, garlicky sauce.

AI SCORE
88
/100
ItalianDinnerVegetarian
⏱️
90 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
420 kcal
Calories
📊
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 800g floury potatoes, such as Maris Piper or Russet
  • 200g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 50g fresh basil leaves
  • 30g fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 20g fresh chives
  • 50g pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 50g Parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus extra to serve
  • 120ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons reserved pasta cooking water

Instructions

1

Boil the potatoes whole and unpeeled in salted water for 25-30 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife. Drain and allow to cool slightly until handleable.

2

Peel the warm potatoes and pass them through a potato ricer or fine sieve onto a clean work surface. Spread out and allow steam to escape for 5 minutes.

3

Make a well in the centre of the potatoes and add the flour, egg yolk, and salt. Gently bring together with your hands, kneading lightly for 2-3 minutes until a smooth, soft dough forms. Avoid overworking.

4

Divide the dough into 4 portions. Roll each portion into a 2cm thick rope on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 2.5cm pieces and gently press each piece with a fork to create ridges.

5

For the pesto, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden, stirring frequently. Allow to cool.

6

Add the basil, parsley, chives, toasted pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan to a food processor. Pulse while slowly drizzling in the olive oil until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

7

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add the gnocchi in batches, cooking until they float to the surface plus an additional 30 seconds, about 2-3 minutes total.

8

Remove gnocchi with a slotted spoon and transfer to a warm serving bowl. Add the wild herb pesto and 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water, tossing gently to coat evenly.

9

Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.

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