Lamb Chops With Pesto Gnocchi - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb potato gnocchi
1 tbsp olive oil
12 None French-trimmed lamb chops (about 1 1/3 lbs)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup basil pesto
1/3 cup light cream
2 tbsp fresh small basil leaves

Preparation

Cook gnocchi in a large saucepan of boiling water for 1 min, or until gnocchi floats to the surface; drain.
Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook lamb for 2 mins each side, or until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove from pan. Cover; let stand for 5 mins.
Add wine to same pan on high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until the wine has reduced by about one-third. Stir in pesto and cream; simmer until sauce thickens slightly. Add gnocchi; stir until heated through. Season to taste.
Serve lamb with gnocchi. Sprinkle with basil.