POTATO GNOCCHI WITH POLE BEANS AND PESTO

Potato Gnocchi with Pole Beans and Pesto image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

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1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 cloves garlic
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup halved mixed pole beans, such as haricots verts, purple green beans and Romanos (halved crosswise)
3 cups store-bought potato gnocchi
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
1 tablespoon butter
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 cups pea greens, (if unavailable, you can use substitute watercress or spinach)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for topping
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for topping

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
For the pesto: In a food processor, combine the basil, parsley, cheese, pine nuts, garlic and lemon zest and blend. With the motor running, stream in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
For the gnocchi with pole beans: Blanch the beans briefly in the boiling water. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook to al dente according to the package directions. Drain.
In a large nonstick pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and gnocchi and saute until golden brown. Add the beans and turn the heat down to medium. Add the butter, lemon zest and juice and 2 tablespoons of the pesto. Cook until the beans are just tender. Season as needed.
Divide the gnocchi among 4 dishes and top with the pea greens, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of flaky sea salt and Parmigiano-Reggiano.