GRADE
Serves: 4

Cost: $

Skill Level: Easy

Time to Make: About 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS FOR CREAMY GNOCCHI WITH PEAS
16 ounces frozen gnocchi

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 yellow onion

3 cloves garlic

2 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)

10 ounces frozen peas, thawed

1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves

Salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste

¼ cup heavy cream

¼ cup fresh parsley

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional, for serving

METHOD
Prepare Ingredients: Peel and dice the onion. Peel and mince the garlic. Roughly chop the parsley leaves.

Prepare the Gnocchi: Add the butter to a wide skillet and turn the heat to medium-high. Once the butter is melted and frothy, add the gnocchi and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until golden brown all over. Transfer the cooked gnocchi to a bowl.

Prepare the Sauce: Add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil to the hot skillet. Once shimmering, add the diced onion and cook, stirring regularly, for 8-10 minutes or until softened and golden brown. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Pour in the chicken stock and scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom. Bring to a boil and season with salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, and the 1 teaspoon thyme. Boil for 5 minutes until reduced slightly.

Finish the Gnocchi: Add the gnocchi and peas to the sauce and toss to combine. Cook for 5-7 more minutes or until the gnocchi is well-coated with the sauce and the peas are bright green but not overcooked. Pour in the heavy cream and fresh parsley. Taste and season to your preferences.

To Serve the Creamy Gnocchi with Peas: Ladle the gnocchi and peas into shallow bowls and sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired.