This creamy pesto sauce coats those little pillow-y gnocchis perfectly and to say that I am obsessed is an understatement. If I am being honest, not only am I obsessed with the gnocchi and sauce combination, I am truly obsessed with this sun dried tomato basil pesto itself. It will pair well with anything, even those trendy pesto eggs breakfast that everyone loves!

Making homemade pesto seems like it can be a tricky task. But, it is much easier than you think! I am here to tell you that there is no reason to be intimidated and do not let it fool you. The recipe calls for simple minimal ingredients and when it’s made, provides a big flavor. It is almost as easy as 1, 2, 3! All you need to do is blend all of the ingredients together, fold in some grated parmesan cheese and within minutes you will have perfect sun dried tomato pesto sauce.

What makes it creamy is adding the heavy cream to your pan when you’re ready! I love making this sun dried tomato basil pesto in large batches to get multiple uses out of it whether it be for pasta, making a cream sauce, eggs, toast or spreads on my sandwiches.

Speaking of making it in large batches, you can easily make this ahead of time and it is great for storing in the fridge for at least a week! Que another meal prep idea! This versatile sauce that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

One last tip: Make this dish to your liking by topping it with grilled chicken, some sauteed shrimp or your protein of choice. Take one bite and you will have your own little taste of tuscany right in the comfort of your own home.

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