Crispy Gnocchi with Peas, Asparagus and Lemon

Crispy Gnocchi with Peas, Asparagus and Lemon is seasonal comfort food at it’s best. Gnocchi is browned in butter with tender asparagus, fresh peas, basil, lemon zest and Parmesan cheese.

I don’t know what to tell you first about this dish. That it is a one-pan meal, or its  ready in under 15 minutes! To make it even easier, the gnocchi is seared in butter and browned to give them a crispy exterior and still retain its soft inside. No,  you don’t have to boil it first!

This crispy gnocchi with peas, asparagus and lemon recipe is all about light, spring produce and cooking with my two favorite vegetables are asparagus and fresh peas.  I also love making my own gnocchi. Store bought has too many ingredients I can’t pronounce and they are too dense.

I recently made a video tutorial on how to make gnocchi and you’ll see, it’s not as difficult as you think. Homemade is so much lighter. Click on this text for recipe and video link. If you think I’m crazy and there is no way you’re attempting to make your own gnocchi, use any store bought that you like.

I also kept the other flavors to a minimum by only using no garlic and no onion. Instead, I opted for fresh lemon and basil, all fresh, bright flavors to complement the fresh asparagus and sweet peas. All the flavors working together rather than a dominance of just one.

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Yield: 4

Crispy Gnocchi with Peas, Asparagus and Lemon

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Gnocchi is browned in butter with tender asparagus, fresh peas, basil, lemon zest and Parmesan cheese.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 16 ounces gnocchi
• 1 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 basil leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
• 4 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated plus more for garnish

Instructions

1. Add the butter to a large sauté pan over medium heat. 
2. When the butter bubbles add the gnocchi and cook for 2 minutes per side until browned, remove from the pan.
3. To the pan add the asparagus and peas, toss and cook for 3-5 minutes until the asparagus is tender.
4. Add the salt, pepper, basil, lemon zest and add the gnocchi back into the pan, mix well.
5. Turn off the heat, mix in the Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
6. Serve with more cheese.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

4 ounces
Amount Per Serving Calories 506Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 88mgSodium 706mgCarbohydrates 61gFiber 7gSugar 4gProtein 20g

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