Quick Spring Gnocchi with Asparagus
Servings: 4
A quick Spring-Summer gnocchi made with just 7 ingredients! Use fresh asparagus to brighten this recipe for a delicious weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb store bought gnocchi
- 3 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed ends and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 lemon
- 2 tbsp pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- kosher salt and ground pepper
- Extra garnish: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- If required by the instructions on the gnocchi you've purchased, boil and drain the gnocchi then set aside.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tbsp butter. Add the gnocchi and sauté 5-8 minutes, until starting to turn golden brown.
- Add in asparagus pieces, 1 tbsp butter, juice from half a lemon and a big pinch of both salt and ground pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is fork tender and still has a bit of a bite, about 3-5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in 2 tbsp pesto plus half of the parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning with more pesto, salt and pepper and red pepper flakes if you choose. Use the rest of the parmesan cheese as garnish.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
*Not an asparagus fan? Substitute with 1-2 cups of frozen peas or try a large bunch of fresh green beans.
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