Easy Homemade Gnocchi with Fresh Basil Pesto (No Fancy Tools Needed!)

Looking for a cozy and flavorful Italian dinner idea? In this video for Gnocchi with Fresh Basil Pesto, I’ll show you how to make the softest homemade potato gnocchi and toss them in a vibrant basil pesto sauce—all from scratch! 🍃🥔

Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, these gnocchi are pillowy, satisfying, and loaded with flavor. I’ll guide you through every step, from choosing the right potatoes to shaping the gnocchi and blending the perfect pesto.

👉 Easy to follow
👉 Naturally vegetarian
👉 Full of authentic Italian flavor

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INGREDIENTS (6-8 servings)🔻
For the Gnocchi:
• 1 kg potatoes (with skin) – 2.2 lbs
• 1 egg (optional)
• 300 g all-purpose flour – 2 ½ cups – 10.6 oz
• Salt, to taste
For the Pesto:
• 180 g fresh basil – 6.3 oz – 7 cups loosely packed
• 200 ml extra virgin olive oil – ¾ cup + 1 tbsp
• 60 g pine nuts – 2 oz – ½ cup
• 1 garlic clove
• 60 g grated Pecorino – 2.1 oz – ½ cup
• 100 g grated Parmesan – 3.5 oz – 1 cup

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00:00 Intro
00:10 Making gnocchi dough
00:56 Shaping & resting
01:23 Blending the pesto
01:42 Cooking & tossing
02:00 Serve

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Today we’re making soft potato gnocchi 
tossed in fresh basil pesto—comfort food with zero fuss. Let’s do this!
Start by boiling whole potatoes, skin on, until easily pierced with a fork.
Drain and peel the warm potatoes, then pass them through a ricer or mash 
them finely. Spread them in a colander and tap with a cloth—this helps remove 
moisture so your dough won’t get sticky. On a bowl, combine the potato mash with a 
sprinkle of salt, the beaten egg, and slowly add flour—just enough to bring it together. 
Don’t over-knead, or you’ll tighten the dough. Roll the dough into ropes about 2–3 cm 
thick, cut into bite-size pieces, and gently press each one over a fork to 
create grooves—this helps the pesto cling. Let your gnocchi rest on a cloth or 
floured tray for about 30 minutes. It dries the surface and prevents them 
from falling apart when they hit the water. Meanwhile, prepare the pesto sauce. 
Blend fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, Pecorino and Parmesan until creamy.
Now bring salted water to a gentle boil, drop in the gnocchi, and once they float, let them cook for just about a minute—then 
scoop them out with a slotted spoon directly into a large bowl with pesto sauce and 
a splash of reserved cooking water. Toss to coat, plate it up, and top 
with extra basil and cheese if desired. That’s it—homemade potato 
gnocchi with bright basil pesto, super easy to make! If you loved 
this easy Italian comfort dish, like, share and subscribe for more simple 
recipes. See you in the kitchen next time!