Whole Wheat Gnocchetti with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes
"The buckwheat gnocchetti with pesto and cherry tomatoes are a tasty and wholesome springtime first course! This gnocchetti recipe is perfect for those looking for an easy and quick vegetarian option, ready in just 70 minutes. Discover how to prepare these delicious gnocchetti with pesto and enjoy an explosion of Mediterranean flavors!"
Dietary Information
Servings:
- 1
To prepare the whole wheat gnocchetti with pesto and cherry tomatoes, start by boiling the potatoes in boiling water for about 30-40 minutes, or until they are soft 1 . Once cooked, mash them while still hot with a potato masher without peeling them, then season with a pinch of salt 2 . Transfer the puree to a pastry board and add the flour 3 .
- 2
Also add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 4 and start gathering the ingredients with a fork 5 , then knead by hand until you get a homogeneous dough 6 .
- 3
Take portions of dough and form small rolls, cut them into pieces of about 1 cm 7 . Transfer the gnocchetti to a floured tray and set aside. Now take care of the sauce: wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half 8 . In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil with the clove of garlic, then pour in the cherry tomatoes 9 .
- 4
Season with salt 10 , pepper 11 and also add the Taggiasca olives 12 . Cook over moderate heat for a few minutes, until the cherry tomatoes are soft and wilted.
- 5
Remove the garlic 13 , transfer the cherry tomatoes to a jug and add the basil 14 . Blend everything with an immersion blender until you get a smooth cream without lumps 15 .
- 6
Pass the tomato cream through a sieve 16 to make it smoother 17 . Now you can cook the whole wheat gnocchetti: bring a pot full of salted water to a boil and dip the gnocchi 18 .
- 7
Cook for a few minutes and, once the gnocchi come to the surface, drain them with a slotted spoon 19 and transfer them to a bowl. Season with the pesto 20 and mix 21 .
- 8
Everything is ready to serve: in a plate pour a couple of tablespoons of sauce 22 , then place the gnocchi in the center and garnish with pine nuts 23 and basil leaves. The whole wheat gnocchetti with pesto and cherry tomatoes are ready to be served 24 !
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