
Green Goddess Asparagus Gnocchi
Alix LoiselleIngredients
- 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
- ⅓ 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.
