Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 (16 oz) package gnocchi
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ yellow onion, chopped
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ⅓ cup half-and-half
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes, garnish

Instruction

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet on medium-high heat, add olive oil and onion. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and sauté until translucent. Add garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add chopped asparagus and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add peas and gnocchi and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour half-and-half and parmesan cheese into skillet and stir carefully to coat with cream sauce. Sauce is done when cheese has melted and cream sauce has thickened.
  • Add lemon juice and toss before serving.