4.7 from 60 votes
Spring Gnocchi with Peas and Asparagus
Spring Gnocchi with Peas and Asparagus is a light pasta dish that combines store-bought gnocchi sautéed until golden with fresh peas and blanched asparagus. Garlic, lemon juice, and Parmesan add brightness and savory depth, while fresh mint garnishes the dish, enhancing its springtime character. The dish balances soft and crisp textures with herbaceous and citrus notes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
418 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb gnocchi store bought
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 10 ounces peas frozen
- ½ cup asparagus trimmed pieces
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for garnish
- 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- mint handful, fresh
- salt kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper and red pepper flakes to garnish
- black pepper
- red pepper flakes
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.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Gnocchi are done when they float to the surface, so remove them as they finish cooking to avoid overcooking.
- Sauté the gnocchi after boiling to develop a light golden crust and enhance texture.
- Serve the dish immediately to enjoy the crisped gnocchi and fresh vegetables at their best.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.