Gnocchi with pesto and peas

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2mediumsBoiling potatoes
1poundsFrozen potato gnocchi
1Jar (10 oz) pesto sauce
1cupFrozen peas, thawed
⅓cupGrated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the broiler. Peel and dice the potatoes.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water and the potatoes to a boil. When the water boils, add the frozen gnocchi and cook, uncovered, until the gnocchi float to the top of the water, about 2 min. Drain the gnocchi and potatoes.

3. Gently toss the gnocchi and potatoes with the pesto sauce and peas.

Spoon the gnocchi into a 1½-quart shallow flameproof dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

4. Broil about 4-inches from the heat for 1-2 min, until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.

The 5 in 10 Pasta and Noodle Cookbook 5 Ingredients in 10 Minutes or Less by Nancie McDermott

ISBN 0-688-13475-0

pg 95

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 12-29-95