Crispy shelf-stable gnocchi pan-fried until golden, then tossed with aromatic basil pesto and sweet peas for a quick, colorful weeknight dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Gnocchi
01 - 18 oz shelf-stable potato gnocchi
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
03 - 2 cups baby spinach
→ Pesto
04 - 1/3 cup basil pesto
05 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
→ Aromatics & Oils
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
09 - Fresh basil leaves
10 - Lemon zest
# How To Make:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Add the gnocchi in an even layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7–8 minutes until golden and crisp on all sides.
03 - Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Stir in the peas and spinach. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the peas are heated through and the spinach has wilted.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Add the basil pesto and Parmesan. Toss until the gnocchi and vegetables are evenly coated and heated through.
06 - Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan, fresh basil, and lemon zest if desired.
