20 Feb 2016 Fresh Pea Gnocchi

It is strange to see lettuce being cooked but it worked.

Prepare salted, boiling water to cook:

1-16 oz pkg of gnocchi

Drain and keep warm.

Over medium heat, melt

¼ c unsalted butter

then add

2 T onion, finely minced

sauté about 5 minutes, then add

1 generous handful of cubed pancetta or ham

1 head Romaine lettuce, washed and sliced roughly

½ t salt

3 c fresh shelled peas or thawed frozen peas

Cook until peas are tender, about 5 minutes

In separate small saucepan, cook until thickened:

½ c heavy cream

Pour over pea mixture, add gnocchi and combine all gently

Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

original recipe from Relish.com