Pan-Seared Gnocchi with Shaved Asparagus and Snap Peas
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 1-16 oz package prepared gnocchi
- ¼ lb fresh snap peas
- ¼ lb fresh asparagus
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- Coarse salt and pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 Lemon zested and quartered
Instructions
- In a 4-quart soup pot, bring 6 cups water to a boil; meanwhile, prepare veggies.
- For the asparagus, rinse and pat dry; remove and lightly chop the tops; shave the stalks with a vegetable peeler; set aside.
- For the snap peas, rinse and pat dry; cut into bite-sized pieces; set aside.
- When water has reached a rolling boil, carefully drop gnocchi in; when it floats, it’s ready, about 3 minutes.
- Once gnocchi has softened, pour into a colander, rinse with cold water (to stop cooking), pat dry with a paper towel (to avoid skillet splatters); set aside momentarily.
- Preheat an 11-inch skillet over medium heat (nonstick NOT required); add olive oil.
- To this, add gnocchi and sauté on one side until browned, about 2-4 minutes; flip gnocchi to brown the other side, about 2-4 minutes.
- Remove gnocchi from skillet into a bowl; set aside momentarily.
- To the skillet (still on medium heat), add snap peas and sauté until slightly tender, about 3 minutes, tossing as needed.
- Add shaved asparagus, gnocchi, salt, pepper, and cubed butter; toss to combine and heat until warmed through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Plan to serve immediately, either from the pan or individual dishes; squeeze lemon over surface, sprinkle parmesan cheese, and scatter lemon zest.
