1lb (425g) Ontario Asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2cups (60g)Baby spinach
1Kg (2.2lbs)potato gnocchi
½cup (15g)fresh basil leaves
2tbspfresh chives, chopped
2cloves garlic, minced
½cupplain Greek yogurt
½cupgrated Parmesan cheese
2tbsplemon juice
3tbspolive oil, divided
½tspkosher salt
¼tspblack pepper
¼cupreserved cooking water from Gnocchi
1tbspbutter
Garnish
⅓cupgrated 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.