Description
Spinach Pesto Gnocchi Burrata is a delightful dish that combines fluffy gnocchi with a vibrant spinach pesto and creamy burrata cheese. This recipe is perfect for cozy nights in or impressing guests at dinner parties. Each bite delivers a warm, comforting hug of flavor that will leave you craving more. With its easy preparation and stunning presentation, this dish is bound to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb gnocchi (fresh or store-bought)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ¼ cup pine nuts (lightly toasted)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the pesto by blending spinach, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth. Scrape down the sides as necessary.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the gnocchi until they float to the top, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the gnocchi and return to the pot while hot. Add the spinach pesto immediately, stirring gently to coat.
- Tear pieces of burrata into the mixture and fold them in carefully to maintain creaminess.
- Season with salt, pepper, or additional lemon juice if desired. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg