Gluten-Free Spring Pea Gnocchi with Lemon Butter Sauce

Gluten-Free Spring Pea Gnocchi with Lemon Butter Sauce

Pillowy soft gnocchi made with fresh spring peas and gluten-free flour, tossed in a light lemon butter sauce with crispy pancetta and fresh mint. A vibrant, seasonal dish that celebrates the best of spring produce.

AI SCORE
88
/100

Gluten-Free Spring Pea Gnocchi with Lemon Butter Sauce

Pillowy soft gnocchi made with fresh spring peas and gluten-free flour, tossed in a light lemon butter sauce with crispy pancetta and fresh mint. A vibrant, seasonal dish that celebrates the best of spring produce.

AI SCORE
88
/100
ItalianDinnerGluten-free
⏱️
60 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
425 kcal
Calories
📊
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 300g fresh or frozen peas
  • 500g floury potatoes such as Maris Piper
  • 150g gluten-free plain flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 50g parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus extra to serve
  • 100g pancetta, diced
  • 60g unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 50g pea shoots for garnish

Instructions

1

Boil the potatoes whole in salted water for 25-30 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife. Drain and allow to steam dry for 5 minutes, then peel while still warm.

2

Meanwhile, cook 200g of the peas in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain and blend to a smooth purée, then allow to cool completely.

3

Rice the warm potatoes into a large bowl. Add the cooled pea purée, egg yolk, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine.

4

Gradually add the gluten-free flour, mixing until a soft dough forms that is no longer sticky. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

5

Divide the dough into 4 portions. Roll each portion into a 2cm thick rope on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 2cm pieces and gently press each piece with a fork to create ridges.

6

Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Cook the gnocchi in batches for 2-3 minutes until they float to the surface, then remove with a slotted spoon.

7

In a large frying pan, cook the pancetta over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.

8

In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the remaining 100g peas and cook for 2 minutes.

9

Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and cooked gnocchi to the pan. Toss gently to coat in the butter sauce for 1-2 minutes.

10

Return the crispy pancetta to the pan along with the fresh mint and basil. Toss to combine and season to taste.

11

Serve immediately, garnished with pea shoots, extra parmesan, and a final drizzle of the pan sauce.

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