Spring Gnocchi with Peas and Asparagus

Name: Spring Gnocchi with Peas and Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 lb store bought gnocchi; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 10 ounces frozen peas; ½ cup trimmed asparagus pieces; ½ cup parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish; 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; Handful of fresh mint; kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper and red pepper flakes to garnish

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
418 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian

Spring Gnocchi with Peas and Asparagus

Demi Owens

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A spring gnocchi recipe that you'll absolutely love. Loaded with peas, asparagus, lemon and cheese, it's the perfect quick weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb store bought gnocchi
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, divided
10 ounces frozen peas
½ cup trimmed asparagus pieces
½ cup parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Handful of fresh mint
kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper and red pepper flakes to garnish.

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Cook the gnocchi until they start rise to the top of the water. Once floating, remove the gnocchi with a slotted spoon and let them dry for a few minutes on a paper towel lined plate. Add the asparagus pieces to the same boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes until bright green.
Meanwhile, heat a large sauté pan over a medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the gnocchi to the hot pan with a pinch of salt and black pepper and sauté for 1–2 minutes on each side until slightly golden brown.
Add the remaining butter and olive oil to the pan and add the garlic for 30 seconds. Add the peas and asparagus along with the lemon juice and toss to combine. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, then add the lemon zest and grated Parmesan cheese.
Garnish with fresh mint and serve immediately.

Notes

As soon as the gnocchi float they are done cooking! So you can pull them out little by little. Serve right then or you can sauté them for extra texture.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 418kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 635mg (26%) Potassium 269mg (8%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 948IU (19%) Vitamin C 45mg (50%) Calcium 207mg (21%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 418 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	418kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	55g	18%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	24mg	8%
Sodium	635mg	26%
Potassium	269mg	6%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	948IU	19%
Vitamin C	45mg	50%
Calcium	207mg	21%
Iron	6mg	33%