Sweet Pea and Mint Gnocchi
Chef Tucker
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Category
Pasta & Grains
Cuisine
Italian
Author:
Chef Tucker
Servings
2-4
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Hey pasta lovers, Chef Tucker here! Dive into springtime flavors with my Sweet Pea and Mint Gnocchi. Crafted from scratch, these delicate potato dumplings are infused with vibrant sweet peas and fresh mint, creating a burst of green goodness in every bite. Tossed in a light, buttery sauce with a hint of lemon zest and Parmesan cheese, this dish is a celebration of seasonal ingredients and comforting textures. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a garden party, these gnocchi are sure to delight. Cook up a taste of springtime and enjoy! 🍽️🌱
Ingredients
- 1 jar Truffle Carpaccio
- ¼ pound peas
- ½ bunch mint
- 4 ounces unsalted butter
- 12 ounces whole-milk ricotta
- 3 egg yolks
-
To taste, Balinese Truffle Salt
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup 00 flour, plus more for dusting
- 3 tablespoons water
- Large pot with a lid
- Kitchen towel
- Medium mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- ¼ cup measure
- Sheet tray
- Parchment paper or foil
- Large cutting board
- Knife
- Bench scraper
- Large pan
- Microplane
- Slotted spoon
- Fork
- Whisk
MISE EN PLACE 🔪
Directions
PREP 🥒
Line a sheet tray with parchment paper or foil and set aside. Fill a large pot with water, leaving about 1 inch of room from the top. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Chop half of the Truffle Carpaccio. Slice the peas on a bias. Chiffonade the mint. Cut the butter into cubes.
- Remove the ricotta from its packaging and set onto a clean kitchen towel. Lightly press down to remove its excess moisture.
In a medium mixing bowl, add the drained ricotta, egg yolks, chopped Truffle Carpaccio, and a pinch of Balinese Truffle Salt. Grate in the parmesan and zest of 1 lemon and use a wooden spoon to stir until combined. (Pro tip: save a small piece of parm to use as garnish!)
- Slowly incorporate the 00 flour into the mixture until the consistency resembles Play-Doh.
- Use your bench flour to lightly dust your work surface, hands, and lined sheet tray.
- Transfer the dough to the dusted work surface and form into a disc.
- Use a knife or bench scraper to cut the disc into 6 even wedges. Roll each wedge into a ¾” thick rope. Cut each rope into knuckle-sized pieces that resemble small pillows. Repeat with the remaining dough, transferring the gnocchi onto the prepared sheet tray.
HOW TO COOK 🍳
In a large pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the peas and saute until they’re al dente. Turn off the heat and set aside.
Add 3 tablespoons of water to a sauce pot over high heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat and slowly whisk in the remaining butter cubes to make a beurre monte. Once it’s smooth and velvety, season by whisking in lemon juice and Balinese Truffle Salt to taste.
Add a decent amount of kosher salt or table salt to the boiling water and blanch the gnocchi until they float, about 1-2 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the gnocchi to the large pan with the peas. Add the beurre monte and toss together.
Plate attractively with the remaining Truffle Carpaccio, freshly grated Parmesan, and mint chiffonade along with a final pinch of Balinese Truffle Salt. Serve immediately and enjoy!