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