Creamy Pesto Gnocchi is amazing home cooked comfort food that's ready to eat in 20 minutes! Tender gnocchi are smothered in an amazing creamy spinach pesto!
Cook the gnocchi according to package directions, drain and set aside.
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Turn off the heat, transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate and drain all grease from the pan. Keep the pan handy to make the sauce.
Meanwhile, add the spinach, cashews, parmesan, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste to the bowl of your food processor or high powered blender. Pulse 5-6 times until you have a coarse mixture.
Stream in the olive oil with the food processor running on low and blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth. If using a blender, you can add the olive oil in all at once and blend.
Place the same pan you used for the bacon back on the stove over low heat. Add the cream and all of the pesto and whisk until smooth.
Keep whisking the sauce constantly for 1-2 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
Add the cooked gnocchi to the sauce and stir to combine. Serve topped with the cooked, crumbled bacon and extra cheese if desired.
Notes
NOTE: You can substitute 1/2 Cup of almonds or walnuts for the cashews. Or, you can use 1/3 cup of pine nuts if desired.NOTE: If you don't have baby spinach on hand you can substitute 3 Cups of arugula or kale, or 2 Cups of fresh basil.