Quick Gnocchi With Peas and Prosciutto Recipe — Eat This Not That

2022-09-10 12:53:51 By : Ms. Jo Tao

Packaged gnocchi—Italian dumplings made with potato and flour—makes for a solid base for a quick weeknight meal. Boil until they float to the surface, then fish them out and add directly to a pan of sautéed vegetables and maybe a bit of broth—or even toss with pesto or your favorite bottled marinara. So simple, right? Here, we take the classic Italian pasta pairing of peas and prosciutto, replace the noodles with dumplings, and throw in plenty of asparagus to round out the creation. You can make this gnocchi recipe richer with a drizzle of cream or half-and-half or a bit of butter, but this one is great as-is.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

Need a gluten-free option? Swap out the traditional potato and flour gnocchi and start a new tradition with gluten-free cauliflower gnocchi (we're fans of the Trader Joe's offering).

Nutrition: 275 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated), 770 mg sodium

2 Tbsp butter 1⁄2 bunch (about 10 spears) asparagus, woody ends removed, chopped into 1" pieces 1 cup frozen peas 3 oz prosciutto or other high-quality ham, sliced into thin strips 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock Salt and black pepper to taste 12 oz packaged gnocchi Parmesan for grating

Most supermarket deli counters sell prosciutto of some sort these days. Prosciutto di Parma or San Danielle is the best, but for recipes that involve cooking the cured ham, a less expensive version will do.

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