Spring Gnocchi with Peas & Mint

Gnocchi are the best! Do you agree? I’m such a fan of those little potato pillows and you can buy them - made - at almost any grocery store. I like to buy the ones in the fresh case, but they do sell them on the shelves as well - they just aren’t as tender and fresh.

This time of year when things are finally going to be ripe again, I get so excited about fresh vegetables like those tiny little spring zucchini and fresh peas! I just realized today I forgot to plant peas over the weekend so I need to pop out today and get those planted. My grandfather always planted peas on President’s weekend and it’s literally the only reason I remember when to plant them.

As soon as those little guys are ripe, this is one of the first things I make. Until then, you can always use frozen. Those frozen peas are actually pretty good. As long as you don’t over cook them! They just need a hot second.

Spring Gnocchi

Serves 4

16 oz Gnocchi

2 tbs olive oil

1 cup peas

1 zucchini, chopped

½ cup white wine

2 tbs fresh mint, chopped

2 tbs fresh basil, chopped

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

2 tbs olive oil

2 cloves garlic

½ cup bread crumbs

STEP 1

Cook gnocchi in 2 tbs olive oil and sauté until browned.

STEP 2

Add zucchini, peas, 2 tbs butter and white wine.  Stir to incorporate then cover and cook until gnocchi is tender.  

STEP 3

In a separate pan, heat olive oil and grate in garlic.  Add breadcrumbs and stir until lightly toasted.

STEP 4

Remove gnocchi from heat and toss in basil, mint, and parm.

STEP 5

Serve with breadcrumbs on top and additional parmesan cheese.