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Lemon Gnocchi with Spinach and Peas

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  • Active Time

    10 min

  • Total Time

    20 min

The zing of fresh lemon enhances both the peas' sweetness and the natural flavor of the spinach. The whole quick, creamy dish is bolstered by soft pillows of potato gnocchi.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

1cup frozen baby peas (not thawed)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
1garlic clove, smashed
3 cups packed baby spinach (3 ounces)
1teaspoon grated lemon zest
11/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1pound dried gnocchi (preferably De Cecco)
1/4 cup grated parmesan

  1. Step 1

    Simmer peas with cream, red-pepper flakes, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 12-inch heavy skillet, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Add spinach and cook over medium-low heat, uncovered, stirring, until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and juice.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, cook gnocchi in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain gnocchi.

    Step 4

    Add gnocchi to sauce with cheese and some of reserved cooking water and stir to coat. Thin with additional cooking water if necessary.

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  • Very tasty but rich. Recommend serving with a green salad with a vinaigrette.

    • Lisa E

    • Kingston, WA

    • 1/26/2023

  • So delish! Made this with the first batch of spring spinach from the farmer's market and shredded cabbage in place of the peas:)

    • inthevintagekitchen

    • Nashville

    • 2/24/2020

  • In regular weeknight rotation for years. Satisfying and delicious. I usually use swiss chard instead of spinach for more robust flavor.

    • wvjen

    • 1/5/2020

  • We keep this recipe close at hand for a fast satisfying meal. It works well with shrimp folded in the last few minutes

    • Anonymous

    • Columbia, MO

    • 7/7/2019

  • Stunning and simple, you'll be amazed how quickly this comes together. I make it again and again, even for guests and they always rave.

    • jagage

    • Canada

    • 5/13/2019

  • Disappointed it was store bought gnocchi - add to title

    • yeowbaby

    • 11/11/2017

  • I was excited about this dish, especially given all the rave reviews, but we found it pretty underwhelming. I would maybe make again as a side dish for roast chicken or something, but not as a meal. If I'm eating something with this amount of fat and carbs, it should feel worth it.

    • thirstychicken

    • Mpls, MN

    • 4/3/2017

  • Tasty. I doubled the recipe and added salt and pepper.

    • roccofairmont

    • Charleston, SC

    • 3/29/2017

  • Very, very quick and easy. Great results for little effort.

    • allchy

    • Toronto, ON

    • 11/14/2016

  • Super simple. Rave reviews.

    • andreamris

    • McLean, Virginia

    • 4/19/2015

  • We love this! I use half and half and double the veggies. An easy weeknight winner.

    • kly1

    • Sacramento, CA

    • 2/26/2015

  • Made as is. Delicious. Great flavor from a few simple ingredients. Very fast and easy to make. Was pleasantly surprised. :)

    • alibeebu

    • katy, tx

    • 1/27/2015

  • Just tried this the other night - super easy and tasty.

    • Mahee_Ferlini

    • Lucca, Italy

    • 11/7/2014

  • Good not great. I expected more after reading all the great reviews. I used fresh gnocchi from Whole Foods and overall thought, "Meh."

    • pennsan

    • Chicago, IL

    • 7/22/2014

  • Ok...this is a very kid friendly, uber easy parent rescue...do this guys cause everyone will eat it and you will be totally satisfied...if anyone pulls out a box of KD shot em...way better this way :)

    • stephmartin

    • Nova Scotia

    • 5/22/2014

Tags Gnocchi Pasta & Noodles Pea Bean and Legume Vegetable Spinach Leafy Greens Parmesan Cheese Dairy Side Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian 30 Minutes or Less Easy Simmer Gourmet

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