Name: Spring Vegetable Gnocchi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 cup carrots (peeled and sliced); 1/2 bunch asparagus (chopped (approximately 1 1/2 cups)); 1 zucchini (small, sliced); 1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen); 32 ounces potato gnocchi; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup white wine (*replace all or some with chicken broth as desired); juice of 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoom pepper; 2 Tablespoons fresh dill; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (shaved)

Spring Vegetable Gnocchi is comfort food at its finest. Tender potato gnocchi combined with spring vegetables, fresh dill, and a simple white wine sauce… this dish is creamy, flavorful, and ready in 20 minutes or less!

Let’s talk gnocchi for a minute. Are you a fan? If you ask me, it’s one of the most underrated, misunderstood pastas of all. Which might have something to do with the fact that it’s not just a pasta… it’s a dumpling, too! A plump, chewy dumpling that just happens to be one of my all time favorites!

I’m pretty sure my obsession with it started back in high school, when my sister worked at a local Italian restaurant. She was the first person to introduce me to gnocchi – smothered in the most amazing marinara sauce – and it was love at first taste.

To this day, I still dream about that gnocchi. And I’ve also discovered that it’s delicious in lots of different ways! From Mushroom Marsala Gnocchi to Pumpkin Sage Gnocchi… the possibilities are endless. And this Spring Vegetable Gnocchi is definitely a favorite.

Not only is it packed with fresh veggies and amazing taste, but it’s also unbelievably easy to make. Just chop the vegetables, add everything to the skillet, and let it do its magic. The cook time is all of about 5 minutes, and the end result is creamy, flavorful spring pasta goodness.

what you’ll need for this recipe

Olive oil – Olive oil is used to sauté the fresh garlic. Feel free to use a combination of butter and olive oil for extra flavor.
Garlic – Fresh minced garlic adds delicious flavor to the recipe. Adjust the amount according to your tastes.
Vegetables – Fresh spring vegetables are a main ingredient in this gnocchi. I used a combination of asparagus, carrots, zucchini and peas. You could add or substitute broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, pea pods, or any of your favorites.
Gnocchi – Gnocchi is the perfect pasta base for this recipe. The creamy, chewy dumplings pair deliciously with the tender-crisp vegetables and light sauce. I used vacuum packed gnocchi, which can be found in the pasta aisle at the grocery store.
Chicken broth – Chicken broth is used in the sauce and adds delicious flavor to the dish. Substitute vegetable broth to make it vegetarian.
White wine – White wine adds another layer of flavor and brightens up the sauce. If you prefer not to use wine, substitute extra chicken broth.
Lemon juice – Lemon juice adds extra flavor and acidity to the sauce
Dill, salt & pepper – Fresh dill adds a ton of herb flavor to the dish. Aside from that, I just used salt and pepper as seasonings.
Fresh Parmesan – Fresh Parm is the perfect finishing touch, adding a nutty flavor and extra pop of creaminess.

how to make spring vegetable gnocchi

Sauté the garlic. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Add the carrots & asparagus. Add the sliced carrots and asparagus. Sauté for 2-3 minutes to soften.

Add the remaining ingredients. Add the sliced zucchini, peas, gnocchi, chicken broth, white wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Cook. Cover the skillet, increase heat to high, and cook 3 minutes or until the gnocchi is tender and the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Garnish. Remove from heat; stir in fresh dill. Garnish with fresh shaved Parmesan as desired.

Recipe Variations

Add any of your favorite vegetables (e.g. broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, or mushrooms)
Use pea pods in place of shelled peas
Use a combination of butter and olive oil for sautéing
Add minced onion to the garlic
Use any of your favorite fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano or tarragon
Add additional seasonings, such as Italian seasoning, lemon pepper, dried mustard, or herbs de provence
Omit the white wine and replace it with broth
Substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth to make it vegetarian

storing & reheating

Leftover gnocchi can be stored in an airtight container for 4-5 days. To reheat, transfer to a skillet and add a splash of chicken broth, water, or white wine. Sauté over medium heat, stirring regularly, 10 minutes or until heated through.

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