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Soft gnocchi, pesto and a handful of spinach for a quick pan supper.
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Pesto gnocchi
At home recipes · 15 minute
Soft gnocchi, pesto and a handful of spinach for a quick pan supper.
5 min prep · 10 min cook · Serves 2 · Main
Recipe by Other People's Recipes · Published · Updated
The method
- 1Put the kettle on while you prepare the ingredients. Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Cook the pasta or gnocchi for the time on the packet; choose a variety that cooks in no more than 10 minutes. Reserve a mug of cooking water before draining.
- 2Warm the oil in a large pan. Soften the tomatoes for 4 minutes, then add the spinach and let it wilt. Stir in the pesto and 2 tbsp cooking water.
- 3Add the drained gnocchi and fold gently, then scatter over the cheese. Loosen with a splash of the reserved cooking water, divide between two bowls and serve immediately.
Cook's notes & swaps
A little help from the OPR kitchen
These are optional pointers for making the recipe your own while keeping the spirit of the original.
Make it your own
Have the ingredients measured before you begin. Use a quick-cooking pasta so the meal fits the 15-minute window.
A note from the OPR kitchen
An OPR editorial recipe for everyday home cooking. Timings are a guide and depend on your equipment; follow the method and check food is fully cooked. This recipe has not been independently kitchen-tested.
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