chrispy gnocchi pesto with tomatoes and goat cheese...



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 I have been looking for a recipe to make with some goat cheese I bought awhile ago and finally found it.  I have never heard of making gnocchis like this before as I have only eaten these tasty treats in a delicious red sauce and know, I can eat a HUGE  plate of them topped with Parmesan cheese (This is what I would order when I was young every single time my family went to a restaurant called Tivoli!  A wonderful memory!).  OK...this was tasty, very, very fast, gooey, warm and colorful.  Another must cook during the week as it could not be more simple!

Crispy Gnocchi Pesto with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
via 1 Cup Awesome
Adapted from Rachael Ray

Serves: 4

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 package (16oz) gnocchi (we used potato gnocchi)
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1/3 cup pre-made pesto
1 package (3.5oz) goat cheese, crumbled

 Directions

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the gnocchi in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes; turn and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden all over, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the pesto. Top with the goat cheese.