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This Crispy Pesto Gnocchi is so good! It tastes fancy, but is so simple! This is a fantastic meatless meal, and we plan on making it again!

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Oh.My.WOW!! This stuff is *so* good! It tastes fancy … but is so simple! I found the recipe at 1 Cup Awesome (adapted from Rachel Ray Magazine) and adjusted it to my family’s tastes and preferences. It was a fantastic meatless meal – and we’re already planning on making it again – soon!!! Seriously, pin this now!

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Crispy Pesto Gnocchi with Tomatoes, Black Olives and Feta Cheese
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Ingredients
- A few swirls of olive oil
- 1 package potato gnocchi, 16 oz.
- ½ pint grape tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup prepared pesto sauce, more to taste
- ¼ cup black olives, halved
- Feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add gnocchi in a single layer and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Turn gnocchi and cook, tossing occasionally, until browned to your taste. Add tomatoes and olives, cook for about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add pesto and crumbled Feta. Stir.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
- This is the perfect meatless meal on its own, but feel free to add chopped cooked sausage if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published on July 28, 2012. Updated on April 21, 2021.




I really want to try to make Gnocchi!! Your recipe looks really good! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
Thanks for linking up this recipe! AND for joining Foodie Friends Friday! Don't forget to come back to vote for your favorite three recipes on Sunday! Would love if you could share our blog link on the recipe you contributed to our party!
I wish my family loved gnocchi as much as I do! I'd make this weekly!
I love gnocchi
Hi Jamie,
Your Gnocchi recipe looks delicious I will sure being giving it a try. Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
I'm soooo going to try this recipe, however I will use my family gnocchi recipe. I haven't bought store bought before though. Never thought of pesto on gnocchi!
Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!!
Love gnocchi, but never thought to make it crispy! I'm taking your advice and pinning it!
I love crispy gnocchi (I often make them as a quick alternative to little roasted potatoes). I especially like your addition of tomatoes, olives & feta – my kind of dish!!
This looks just fantastic. Great picture. I cannot wait to try out your recipe.
I love anything made with pesto… I call it green gold! YUMMY!ANd this is not only a delicious sounding recipe, it is easy… my favorite kinds of recipes!
Thanks for bringing this great dish to ON THE MENU MONDAY. Jamie, would you please add the OTMM button or a link in this post? I thank you so much!