Easy Creamy Gnocchi with Peas Recipe

Quick and easy creamy gnocchi with peas and spinach, all finished with a zesty hint of lemon and savoury Parmesan.

Course Main Dish

Category Italian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 584 kcal

Autor Elle

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Generous pinch of chilli flakes
125 ml high-quality chicken broth (or homemade broth)
400 g fresh gnocchi
4 tablespoons crème fraîche
185 g fresh peas shelled (approximately 500g in the pod), or 1 cup of frozen peas
2-3 handfuls young spinach, stemmed
Zest of one organic lemon, finely grated
Juice of half a lemon, freshly squeezed
25 g parmesan, finely grated
Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Fill a large pot with water, season generously with sea salt, and bring it to a simmer.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chili flakes. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions and garlic start to soften.
Pour in the chicken broth and let it reduce gently.
Meanwhile, add the fresh gnocchi to the simmering pot of water. Blanch for 2 minutes, or until the gnocchi starts to float to the surface, then drain immediately and set aside.
Once the broth has reduced slightly, reduce the heat slightly and stir in the crème fraîche. Add the peas and the drained gnocchi. Stir the mixture gently for 2-3 minutes, or until the peas are crisp-tender. Add the spinach and cook until it wilts, about 1 minute.
Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and grated parmesan. Season with sea salt and black pepper, to taste.
Spoon the creamy gnocchi into bowls, top with a little more grated Parmesan, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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