Gnocchi Pesto Pasta Salad

  4.8 – 27 reviews  • Green Bean
Level: Easy
Total: 35 min
Active: 25 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Level: Easy
Total: 35 min
Active: 25 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  1. Kosher salt
  2. 1 pound gnocchi, from the fresh pasta section of the grocery store
  3. 1 cup cut green beans (trim the beans and cut into thirds)
  4. 1 cup frozen peas
  5. One 7-ounce container prepared pesto
  6. 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  7. 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish, if desired
  8. Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Add the gnocchi and cook for 1 minute less than the package directions, or just until the gnocchi begins to rise to the top. Use a slotted spoon to remove the gnocchi to a colander.
  2. Put the pot back on the heat and return the water to a boil. Add the green beans and peas and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and let cool. 
  3. Combine the pesto and mayo in a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan and the cooled beans and peas. Season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in the gnocchi. Garnish with more Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 8 servings
Calories 345
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Carbohydrates 48 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 11 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 319 mg
Serving Size 1 of 8 servings
Calories 345
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Carbohydrates 48 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 11 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 319 mg

Reviews

Joanne Flores
This was fairly good and easy to make. However, we think it could have used more green beans and less pesto. Will try that next time.
Catherine Reyes
Great
Nicholas Butler
Bravo! Absolutely delicious! Very easy to prepare and my husband loved it.
Stephen Glenn
Very good and very easy!
Caitlin Martin
Really delicious great for meal prep keeps forgetting several days to a week
Kenneth Bradley
Would asparagus be a suitable replacement for the green beans?
Michael Green
This is going to be something I make regularly. It’s super easy and I love the two different veggies…the crunchy green beans and the way the peas pop.
Patricia Abbott
So simple and delicious. Decided to elevate this recipe a little by adding diced red and yellow bell pepper, chopped black olives, and crispy prosciutto. Also used home made pesto that was prepared previously and kept frozen in ice cube sized portions. Will make this one again!
Donna Ramsey
This salad is AMAZING! It’s quick, easy and tastes great!
Linda Cole
Absolutely delicious and easy!

 

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