Gnocchi with Pea Pesto & Sundried Tomatoes 

pea basil pesto with gnocchi
10 mins
preparation
20 mins
cooking
Intermediate
2
Servings

Basil Pea Pesto and Sundried Tomato with Gnocchi Recipe

A healthy and satisfying, Italian-inspired snack. Easy to prepare and simple to serve, it is the perfect choice for a weekday lunch.

Our method

  1. Cook the gnocchi and Birds Eye Petits Pois as per on pack cooking instructions

  2. In a food processor add the pine nuts, basil, parmesan and half of the cooked Petits Pois and blend  to form a smooth pesto, once smooth add the olive oil and blend for a few seconds.

  3. Thinly slice the Sundried Tomatoes and add to a large bowl with the remaining Petits Pois, wild rocket and pesto then add the cooked drained gnocchi mixing together to incorporate all the flavours.

  4. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan, cracked black pepper and garnish with some additional cooked peas, fresh basil leaves!

Ingredients

Birds Eye product(s) needed for this recipe

Ingredients List

125g of Bird’s Eye Petits Pois
50g Sundried tomatoes
A handful of wild rocket
15 
g
 
Fresh basil
20g Pine nuts
40ml Olive oil
20 
g
 
Parmesan, grated (+ extra for garnish)
Pinch of seasoning
150g of Gnocchi (fresh or dried)

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