Corn + Pesto Gnocchi with Lemon-Whipped Ricotta

Written By Jillian Schenzel

Perfect together, even better paired. These two classic pasta sauces, Classic Pesto and Lemon-Whipped Ricotta come together magically for the must luxurious elevated weeknight dinner. Yum!!

Ingredients for Pasta:

  • 2# Gnocchi

  • 1/2 red onion (diced

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

  • Salt

  • 1/2 C Pine Nuts

  • 1 Can corn

Pesto Recipe:

  • 2 bunches basil

  • Squeeze of 1/2 lemon

  • Salt

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1/2 C pine nuts

  • 1/2 C parmesan (optional)

Lemon-Whipped Ricotta Recipe:

  • 16oz ricotta

  • Squeeze of 1/2 lemon

  • Salt

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Saute coconut oil, 1/2 stick butter together with onion, garlic, pine nuts and salt. Once pine nuts are toasted, add corn. Spoon in gnocchi and turn off heat. Add pesto and combine gently. Plate with ricotta on bottom and gnocchi on top. Add extra basil.

Jillian Schenzel
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