# Gnocchi with pesto (from Vincenzo's Plate)

Video: [Gnocchi with Pesto and Sausage | Potato Gnocchi | Italian Food Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszsiy-wxkQ) by [Vincenzo's Plate](https://www.youtube.com/@vincenzosplate).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.01 per serving, ~$12.03 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$16.99* per serving (81%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pasta entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 kg potato gnocchi
- 1 thick pork Italian sausage
- 300 g sliced mushrooms
- 300 ml cooking cream
- some mixed dry herbs
- some rock salt for the pasta
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- some fresh parmesan
- some pesto
- some water
- pinch sea salt
- some fresh basil

## Steps

1. [0:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszsiy-wxkQ&t=36s) Peel the skin off the Italian sausage and form small mini meatballs.
2. [1:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszsiy-wxkQ&t=74s) Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
3. [1:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszsiy-wxkQ&t=77s) Place a saucepan on the stove over medium heat and add extra virgin olive oil.
4. [1:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszsiy-wxkQ&t=83s) Add the sausage mini meatballs and sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.
5. [1:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszsiy-wxkQ&t=91s) Add a pinch of dry herbs and a tablespoon of salt to the pan.
6. [1:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszsiy-wxkQ&t=95s) Add pesto to the pan and mix some water into the leftover pesto jar before pouring it in as well.
7. [2:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszsiy-wxkQ&t=131s) Stir well and cook for a couple of minutes until the pesto thickens slightly.
8. [2:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszsiy-wxkQ&t=136s) Pour in the cooking cream, stir well, and continue cooking while the gnocchi is being prepared.
9. [2:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszsiy-wxkQ&t=142s) Add a pinch of sea salt to the boiling water pot.
10. [2:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszsiy-wxkQ&t=146s) Gently add the potato gnocchi into the boiling water.
11. [2:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszsiy-wxkQ&t=156s) Chop fresh basil for final decoration.
12. [3:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszsiy-wxkQ&t=186s) Once the gnocchi float to the top of the boiling water, they are ready to be transferred.
13. [3:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszsiy-wxkQ&t=189s) Transfer the cooked gnocchi directly into the pan with the sauce and stir to combine.
14. [3:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszsiy-wxkQ&t=203s) Serve the gnocchi onto plates.
15. [3:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszsiy-wxkQ&t=210s) Grate fresh parmesan cheese generously over the plated gnocchi.
16. [3:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszsiy-wxkQ&t=215s) Finish the dish with chopped fresh basil on top.

## Equipment

- pot
- saucepan
- wooden spoon
- colander
- knife
- cutting board
- cheese grater
- serving plates

## What the video didn't say

- Exact number of servings not stated.
- Total cooking time not explicitly stated.
- Exact measurements for pesto, dry herbs, salt, and parmesan not specified.

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