Our delicious basil pesto pays homage to the culinary traditions of Liguria, a region in the northwest of Italy, which is home to the beautiful Italian Riviera. This stunning stretch of coastline is adorned by charming towns with picturesque marinas that are lined with alluring eateries. Whilst the glamour of the riviera attracts yachts full of aristocrats and a-listers, it is the simplicity and authenticity of Liguria’s cuisine that appeals most of all to us. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, local nonne - grandmothers - can whip up a feast, drawing on a culinary heritage that has stood the test of time. Our pesto recipe is a tribute to the dramatic port city of Genoa, incorporating the traditional ingredients that this classic salsa - sauce - should.

To complement our pesto in all its glory, our chefs have chosen to pair it with gnocchi. Once crafted by local cooks using rustic, wooden tools to shape their gnocchi, giving them a distinctive shape and form that we, to this day, draw inspiration from.

Note: Please consume or freeze our pasta and sauces within 2 days of delivery.

METHOD

1. Melt a knob of butter in a non-stick pan or heat a tablespoon of oil
2. Add the gnocchi and fry over medium heat, turning from time to time
3. Fry the gnocchi for at least 2 minutes until crisp and golden
4. Whilst the gnocchi cooks, put the pesto in a bowl and add 3 Tbsp (45ml) boiling water. Take care to ensure you squeeze all the sauce from the pouch
5. Once cooked, transfer the gnocchi to the pesto. Toss gently to coat

Whilst we recommend frying gnocchi, alternatively you can boil it for 2 minutes in salted boiled water.

INGREDIENTS

Allergens in BOLD & CAPITALISED:

Gnocchi (52.8%) (Water, Potato Starch (74%), Maize Starch, WHEAT flour, Salt, EGG Powder, MILK Powder, Preservative (SULPHITES): Sodium Metabisulphite, Antioxidant : Ascorbyl Palmitate, Acidity Corrector: Citric Acid, Emulsifier: Mono- and diglycerides, Stabilizer: Disodium Pyrophosphate), Basil Pesto (45.2%) (Basil In Oil (Basil (59%), Sunflower Oil, Salt, Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid), Sunflower Oil, Extra Virgin olive Oil, Cheeses (Pecorino Romano (MILK), Grana Padano (MILK, Preservative: Lysozyme (EGG)), Pine Nuts, CASHEW Nuts, Garlic, Black Pepper)), Hard Grated Cheese (MILK, Salt, Rennet, Preservative: EGG Lysozyme, Anti-Caking Agent: Cellulose).

Net weight: 398g

ALLERGENS

In addition to the recipe-specific allergen information provided, Pasta Evangelists handles all 14 allergens prescribed in legislation. Whilst we have implemented and maintain safety practices and take all reasonable precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products will not contain traces of these allergens.

NUTRITION

Calories per serving: 1405kcal

An adult needs around 2000kcal per day

Following nutritional information as per 100g:
Energy 1467 KJ
Energy 353 Kcal
Fat 25.9g
Of which saturates 5.9g
Carbohydrate 22.8g
Of which sugars 4.1g
Protein 7.4g
Salt 1.33g

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2024-05-20

Gnocchi with basil pesto