Tomato, Pesto and Sausage Gnocchi

I love gnocchi and usually when I make it, I just top it with a simple sauce... but I have to say, this recipe might be the best thing that has ever happened to gnocchi. It was absolutely delicious and I'll definitely be making it again!

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• 1 1 lb. box of gnocchi
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, browned
• 2 Tbsp pesto
• 1/2 C walnuts, chopped
• drizzle of olive oil
• 2 14 oz. cans of diced tomatoes (I used the basil, garlic & oregano cans)
• 1/4 C pesto
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 C walnuts, chopped
• drizzle of olive oil
• Parmesan cheese for garnish

1. Cook gnocchi in boiling water according to directions on box. Drain
2. Place in frying pan with butter, pan fry. Then add 2 Tbsp of pesto to coat.
3. Brown sausage and add in with gnocchi and pesto
Sauce
4. In a pan simmer tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and pesto for 30 minutes.
Toasted Nuts
5. Toast in a 400 degree oven for about 4 minutes or until they begin to brown.
6. Watch carefully and shake the tray half way through.
To serve top the sausage/gnocchi mixture with sauce, some grated Parmesan cheese and toasted nuts.