Ingredients
- 3 cups Fresh Basil Leaves, stems removed
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1/4 cup Pine Nuts, lightly toasted
- 1/4 cup Cello Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup Cello Romano Cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Water
- 16 ounces Gnocchi
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Crispy Gnocchi with Fresh Pesto
Presto, pesto! This Crispy Gnocchi with Fresh Pesto bursts with flavors of our crumbly Romano and nutty Parmesan and promises comfort food at its finest. With flavors of fresh basil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and pine nuts, all complemented by Cello Cheese, this pesto promises simplicity and deliciousness in every bite.


Directions
- To make the pesto, add the basil leaves to a food processor along with garlic clove, toasted pine nuts, salt, and black pepper. Pulse to combine.
- Next, add freshly grated Cello Parmesan Cheese and Cello Romano Cheese as well as fresh lemon juice, water and extra virgin olive oil. Turn on the food processor and blitz until well combined and lighter in color.
- Add the gnocchi to a bowl and season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle over extra virgin olive oil then mix to coat evenly.
- Transfer the gnocchi into the air fryer basket and air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes.
- To serve, toss the crispy gnocchi with the pesto. Top with more freshly grated cheese, chili flakes (if desired) and fresh basil leaves.
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