Description
Mouthwatering golden skillet gnocchi with sweet peas delivers Italian comfort straight to your kitchen. Crispy potato dumplings dance with bright green peas in a creamy sauce, promising a quick and satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) potato gnocchi
- 1 cup sweet peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking Fats and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat, combining olive oil and butter to create a rich, flavorful base.
- Arrange gnocchi in a single layer, allowing each piece to develop a golden, crispy exterior for 3-5 minutes, gently turning to ensure even browning.
- Introduce minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring quickly to release their aromatic essence without burning.
- Fold in sweet peas, letting them warm through and absorb the skillet’s delectable flavors for approximately 2 minutes.
- Enhance the dish with a delicate balance of salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Remove the skillet from heat, generously garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a vibrant sprinkle of chopped basil or parsley.
- Finish with a bright burst of fresh lemon juice, gently tossing to distribute the flavors evenly and create a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.
Notes
- Toast gnocchi perfectly by ensuring they’re in a single layer without overcrowding, allowing each piece to develop a golden, crispy exterior that provides delightful texture contrast.
- Swap butter with olive oil for vegan version or use plant-based Parmesan to make this dish dairy-free while maintaining rich, satisfying flavors.
- Enhance protein content by adding grilled chicken, sautéed shrimp, or crispy chickpeas for a more substantial meal that transforms this simple side into a complete dinner.
- Experiment with seasonal vegetable substitutions like asparagus, spinach, or roasted cherry tomatoes to keep the dish exciting and adaptable throughout different times of the year.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg