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Brown Butter Gnocchi With Asparagus & Peas

Gnocchi, asparagus, and peas are tossed with a rich brown butter sauce, lemon, and crispy prosciutto for the ultimate spring dinner!
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ingredients

  • 1 package 16 oz potato gnocchi
  • 4 oz prosciutto cut into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp finely chopped garlic
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups sweet peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 lb asparagus cut into 1” lengths
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

instructions

  • Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto to the skillet and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove prosciutto from skillet and set aside.
  • Add 1/4 cup butter to the same skillet. Let over medium heat and continue to cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Once the butter is brown and smells nutty, remove from heat to a small bowl.
  • Add remaining butter and melt. Add gnocchi and cook over medium heat in the skillet until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and thyme leaves, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in salt, pepper, peas, and asparagus, along with half of the brown butter. Cook until vegetables are bright green and cooked through. This will take about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining brown butter and lemon juice, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and prosciutto.
  • Serve immediately with remaining parmesan cheese.
Cuisine: Spring
Category: Pasta