Creamy green pesto Gnocchi

Delicious and hearty dish. Tip: start by making the garlic butter, as the dish comes together quickly once all elements are ready

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Fry off the onions and garlic and onion powder

Step 2

Add the pesto, peas, spinach and white wine. Simmer for a few minutes then add the creme fraiche and cream.

Step 3

Boil gnocchi for a few minutes in salty water, according to pack instructions. Lift out of the water when they float.

Step 4

Season Well. Just before adding gnocchi, add the fresh basil. Add the gnocchi to the sauce and stir in the pea-shoots at the last minute.

Step 5

Garnish with parsley and sprinkle Parmesan over when serving

Step 6

Blend chopped garlic, chopped parsley and softened butter in the mixer. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. If you have any spare Parmesan, it makes a great addition in the garlic butter

Step 7

Lay the bread onto trays and prebake for 8 mins at 180 c. Allow them to cool.

Step 8

Cut the bread lengthways (cut each slice into 2 or 3 depending on size). and spread each half with garlic butter.

Step 9

Lay on greaseproof paper on trays and bake again, 6 mins 250c, or until golden.