Ingredients
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- 1 lb. potato gnocchi (homemade or packaged)
- 2 – 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 medium size onion, diced
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
Your Choice of Vegetables, What I Used
- 1 cup broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 cup green peas
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 cups asparagus spears, cut into 2″ long slices, dry ends discarded
- 1 – 1/2 cup sliced bella mushrooms
- 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
- any spring vegetable of your choice
- 1/2/ cup Parmesan cheese
- heavy cream if desired (at room temperature)
Instructions
- Bring a deep pot of water to a boil; add about a tablespoon of salt to the water.
- Add the gnocchi or pasta of your choice; cook to al dente according to the package directions.
- In a large, deep frying pan, heat the olive oil and butter on medium heat.
- Add onions and saute for one minute, then add the garlic and saute for another minute (do not burn the garlic).
- Add the vegetables and cook until a little soft, but still firm, for about 5 minutes. Do not overcook, the vegetables should be a brilliant color.
- Salt and pepper to taste; add more butter if necessary.
- Pour into a large serving bowl.
- Add about a half cup of parmesan cheese.
- Add the gnocchi or pasta.
- If desired, add heavy cream to desired consistency