Pesto Gnocchi
Blue ApronPork
✓ Available this week · Jul 20 to Jul 26, 2026
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Nutrition Facts
2 serving(s)
Calories860
Per serving, as packaged by Blue Apron. Sat. fat & sugars not reported by provider.
6/ 10
MealFan's take
Decent, with trade-offs
Pork that 10% lighter than the average pork meal.
Lightness2/5
Ease4/5
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Nutrition per serving
860
Calories
Per serving, as packaged by Blue Apron. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✕ High protein✕ Under 500 cal
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Allergens & dietary
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Dietary ✓ Italian
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Ingredients
3 oz Diced Pancetta
12 oz Gnocchi
4 oz Mushrooms
4 oz Grape Tomatoes
6 tbsp Basil Pesto
¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
2 tbsp Mascarpone Cheese
¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tbsp Sliced Roasted Almonds
How to make it
1
Bring a medium pot of salted water (3/4 full) to a boil. Rinse and dry all produce. Finely chop the almonds. Thinly slice the mushrooms. Halve the tomatoes.
2
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high. Add the chopped almonds and breadcrumbs; season with salt and pepper. Cook stirring frequently 2-3 minutes until lightly browned and toasted. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan.
3
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high. Add the pancetta. Cook stirring occasionally 4-5 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Wipe out the pan.
4
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high. Add the mushrooms in an even layer. Cook undisturbed 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Add the tomatoes and as much red pepper flake as you like; season. Cook stirring frequently 1-2 minutes until slightly softened. Remove from heat.
5
Add the gnocchi to the boiling water. Cook stirring occasionally 2-3 minutes until they float to the top. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
6
Add the cooked pancetta, cooked gnocchi, and half the reserved cooking water to the pan of vegetables. Cook over medium-high, stirring constantly, 1-2 minutes until combined. Remove from heat. Add the pesto and mascarpone; stir until the gnocchi are coated, adding more cooking water gradually if needed. Taste and season. Serve topped with the almond breadcrumbs and parmesan.
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Blue Apron
Pesto Gnocchi
Among the Pork dishes in Blue Apron's lineup, Pesto Gnocchi with with Mushrooms & Almond Breadcrumbs is one of the more straightforward options to prepare.
Gnocchi are a varied family of pasta-like dumplings in Italian cuisine. They are made of small rolls of dough, such as those composed of a simple combination of wheat flour, potato, egg, and salt. [1]
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⚠ Not ideal for
High-protein requirements
Vegans
How to make it
- Bring a medium pot of salted water (3/4 full) to a boil. Rinse and dry all produce. Finely chop the almonds. Thinly slice the mushrooms. Halve the tomatoes.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high. Add the chopped almonds and breadcrumbs; season with salt and pepper. Cook stirring frequently 2-3 minutes until lightly browned and toasted. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high. Add the pancetta. Cook stirring occasionally 4-5 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Wipe out the pan.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high. Add the mushrooms in an even layer. Cook undisturbed 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Add the tomatoes and as much red pepper flake as you like; season. Cook stirring frequently 1-2 minutes until slightly softened. Remove from heat.
- Add the gnocchi to the boiling water. Cook stirring occasionally 2-3 minutes until they float to the top. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
- Add the cooked pancetta, cooked gnocchi, and half the reserved cooking water to the pan of vegetables. Cook over medium-high, stirring constantly, 1-2 minutes until combined. Remove from heat. Add the pesto and mascarpone; stir until the gnocchi are coated, adding more cooking water gradually if needed. Taste and season. Serve topped with the almond breadcrumbs and parmesan.
Pesto Gnocchi is a Blue Apron meal
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Frequently asked questions
Which meal service offers Pesto Gnocchi?
Pesto Gnocchi is offered by Blue Apron. Read the full Blue Apron review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how Blue Apron compares to competitors.
Is Pesto Gnocchi italian?
Pesto Gnocchi is tagged as Italian on the Blue Apron menu. For specific allergen details, refer to the card included with your delivery.
How long does Pesto Gnocchi take to prepare?
Pesto Gnocchi is made in 6 steps. Estimated active time is about 48 minutes based on the recipe instructions.
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Pesto Gnocchi has 860 calories per serving from Blue Apron.
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