Pesto gnocchi

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Blitz the pesto

   Meanwhile, blitz the pesto ingredients in a blender.

   BasilGarlicParmesanWalnutOlive oil
2. 02
   Step 2Bake the potatoes

   Bake the potatoes until soft.

   Potato
3. 03
   Step 3Mash the potatoes

   Scoop out the insides of the potatoes and mash them while warm.

   Potato
4. 04
   Step 4Make the dough

   Add the egg and a big pinch of salt, then fold in the flour gradually until you have a soft dough.

   EggSaltAll-purpose flour
5. 05
   Step 5Shape the gnocchi

   Roll the dough into long ropes and cut into gnocchi.

   All-purpose flour
6. 06
   Step 6Boil the gnocchi

   Boil the gnocchi until they float.

7. 07
   Step 7Pan-fry the gnocchi

   Pan-fry the cooked gnocchi in butter until golden.

   Butter
8. 08
   Step 8Toss with pesto

   Toss the gnocchi in the pesto with a splash of pasta water, and finish with lots of parmesan and bacon.

   Olive oilPasta waterParmesanBacon