Gnocchi With Parsley Olive Pesto And Cherry Tomatoes Recipes

PESTO GNOCCHI WITH CHARRED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spread cherry tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Toss briefly to coat, then roast for 10-12 minutes, just until tomatoes are slightly charred and a few have burst. Remove from the oven and set aside.
• Meanwhile, boil a large pot of well-salted water and cook gnocchi for 2-3 minutes, just until they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.
• Warm remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and softened. Stir in pesto; remove from heat.
• Add gnocchi and tomatoes to the skillet and stir gently. Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh basil and grated Parmesan, as desired.

GNOCCHI WITH PESTO AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• DirectionsBring a large pot of water to a boil and cook gnocchi according to package directions, drain and set aside. In a large pan add the olive oil and garlic, cook for 2 minutes on medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes for cook for 1 additional minute until tomatoes are soft. Add the gnocchi and basil pesto stir well to coat- cook for an additional 2 minutes, season with salt and black pepper. Divide among serving plates and sprinkle with basil and parmesan cheese.

CARAMELIZED GNOCCHI WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Begin by chopping the tomatoes in half. (You will need about 1 1/2 boxes of tomatoes. No need to measure, just eyeball it.)
• Clean and de-stem the basil, then chop roughly.
• Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a medium saucepan and set to medium heat. Slice the garlic thinly. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and saute until it has started to brown lightly, about 1 minute. Add the halved tomatoes (and any juice) and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add most of the basil, reserving a few tablespoons to garnish with.
• Add the sugar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat all the way down to low.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, add the butter and 3 tablespoons of olive oil and turn the heat to medium. When the butter is melted and the oil is hot, add all the gnocchi. Stir with a wooden spoon to cover them with oil, then spread them out evenly so they are in one layer. Season with salt and pepper. Set a timer for 5 minutes and do not stir. You want the gnocchi to caramelize and get nice and brown. After 5 or 6 minutes (whenever they have browned), use a wooden spoon or spatula to flip each gnocchi to brown the other side. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until browned, stirring again if necessary. Remove from heat.
• Turn off the burner with the tomatoes. Add the drained mozzarella balls and stir. You want to heat up the mozzarella without melting them too much--they should retain their shape. (If the tomatoes are too hot, wait).
• You can either add the fried gnocchi to the pan with the tomatoes, or spoon the gnocchi onto each plate and top with tomatoes and mozzarella.
• Serve with a chopped basil leaves and grated Parmesan. Eat this with a big salad and some crusty bread.

GNOCCHI WITH PARSLEY OLIVE PESTO AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper.
• Place the cherry tomatoes, cut side up, under a hot griller/broiler.
• Cook until just softened and lightly blackened, about 10 minutes.
• Combine the olives, parmesan, garlic and parsley in a food processor.
• Blend until roughly chopped.
• Slowly add the olive oil whilst blending and blend until just combined.
• Cook the gnocchi, according to package directions.
• Toss together with the pesto and 1 tablespoon of the gnocchi cooking water to coat gnocchi.
• Serve topped with the hot tomatoes and extra shaved parmesan.

PESTO PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place the pesto ingredients into a food processor and pulse until you reach your desired consistency.
• Toss the tomatoes with the olive oil, garlic, salt, red peeper flakes, and pepper and set aside.
• Heat a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, then cook the pasta until it is "al dente".
• Drain the pasta, then return to the pot.
• Add the pesto and cherry tomatoes and toss with the hot pasta over medium high heat until piping hot.
• Serve in individual bowls, passing the cheese at the table.