Whoever decided to combine pasta and potatoes had the right idea.
Ingredients:
Per 2-3 servings:
- 1 lb basil gnocchi or regular gnocchi (I used this one)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1 roma tomato, diced
- 1 cup mozzarella
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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First, cook the gnocchi according to instructions on the package.
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Just before the gnocchi is finished cooking, begin working on the sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the garlic. Stir for a minute or two, and then add the half and half followed by the pesto. Let the sauce simmer and cook for a few minutes.
- Next, add the cooked gnocchi and the tomatoes. Top with the mozzarella (preserve some for garnish). Mix and cook for a minute or two.
- Take it off the heat and transfer to a bowl. Sprinkle some mozzarella on the top, wait for it to melt, and serve!