Lemon Gnocchi with Spinach and Peas

Name: Lemon Gnocchi with Spinach and Peas Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen baby peas; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes; 1 clove garlic smashed; 3 cups packed baby spinach; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 lb dried gnocchi; 1/4 grated parmesean

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Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup frozen baby peas1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes1 clove garlic smashed3 cups packed baby spinach1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice1 lb dried gnocchi1/4 grated parmesean

Directions

Simmer peas, cream, pepper flakes, garlic and dash salt in heavy skillet until peas are tender. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and juice.

Meanwhile be cooking gnocchi.

Add gnocchi to sauce with cheese and some reserved cooking water. Stir to coat.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HIKE_THE_LAKE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 300.4
Total Fat: 8.4 g
Cholesterol: 25.4 mg
Sodium: 780.1 mg
Total Carbs: 48.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
Protein: 9.2 g

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Member Reviews

SLJORDAN3
This was the best gnocchi recipe I have ever tried. Even my picky daughter loved it. - 8/16/11
COUNTESS6
This was so delicious. I had a similiar dish out recently and this was better. So easy ! I will make again and again - 7/27/11
TCARTERR
This is a good one. We make it with Bellino vacuum-packed gnocchi (easier to find near us than dried gnocchi) and increase the amount of spinach to a full 6 oz bag ... - 1/19/11