Effortless Gnocchi Primavera Parmesan (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup frozen spinach, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 packet (500 g) gnocchi
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2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped finely
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2 tsp olive oil (extra virgin)
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1 cup peas (frozen)
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1 cup asparagus, sliced into small pieces
→ Cheesy Cream Sauce
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1/3 tsp lemon zest (grated)
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1/2 cup milk, low-fat
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3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated finely
# Instructions:
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Fill a big pot with water and set it to high heat until it's boiling.
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Warm up the olive oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. Toss in the garlic and cook for about a minute, or until it's golden and smells great.
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Start by adding asparagus to the skillet, cooking for around 2 minutes. Then toss in the peas and spinach, letting it cook another minute. The spinach should be soft when ready.
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Pour the milk into the skillet, letting it simmer gently. Once it begins to steam, pull it off the stove.
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Drop gnocchi into the pot of boiling water. When most pieces start floating, cook for another 2-3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to scoop the gnocchi into the skillet. Stir gently, mix in the lemon zest, and combine everything.
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Scatter parmesan across the gnocchi and stir continuously for a few minutes. Once it melts, the sauce will turn creamy.
# Notes:
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When possible, pick fresh asparagus for the best taste.
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It's a good idea to thaw frozen spinach beforehand for even cooking.
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Use either pre-packaged or homemade gnocchi, they both work beautifully.
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Full-fat milk works too if you’d like a richer, creamier sauce.
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Fresh parmesan melts and tastes much better than the pre-packaged variety.