Green Goddess Asparagus Gnocchi

Alix Loiselle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (425g) Ontario Asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 
  • 2 cups (60g) Baby spinach
  • 1 Kg (2.2lbs) potato gnocchi
  • ½ cup (15g) fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup reserved cooking water from Gnocchi
  • 1 tbsp butter

Garnish

  • cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Lemon Zest

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 
  • Add the asparagus pieces and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from water and set aside.
  • Place the spinach in the same simmering of water. Cook for 30 seconds or until wilted.
  • Remove and squeeze the spinach to remove any excess water. Set aside.
  • Add the gnocchi to the simmering water and cook for 2 minutes or as per the directions on the packaging. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water before draining.

Make the Green Goddess Sauce

  • Ensure excess water is drained from Drain the asparagus and spinach.
  • Set aside the asparagus tips for garnish. In a blender, combine the stem pieces, spinach, basil, chives, garlic, Greek yogurt, Parmesan, lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and 2 tbsp of the reserved cooking water.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Add additional cooking water as needed to create a silky sauce.

Cook the Gnocchi

  • Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil with butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the blanched gnocchi and  cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and lightly crisped. 

Finish the Dish 

  • Reduce the heat to low.
  • Pour the Green Goddess sauce into the skillet and toss until the gnocchi is evenly coated.
  • Cook for 1-2 minutes, just until warmed through. Adjust the thickness of the sauce with the reserved pasta water.
  • Transfer to serving bowls. Garnish with asparagus spears, Parmesan, fresh basil, and lemon zest.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe by Alix Loiselle, French Kiss Cook.
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