Parmesan Pan-Fried Gnocchi
with Spinach and Peas- Milk
- Wheat
Golden pan-fried gnocchi add a delicious twist to a classic Alfredo! Rich cream, cream cheese and savoury Parmesan make a luscious sauce for this vegetarian supper.
Ingredients
56 g
Green Peas
1 tsp
Chili Flakes
1 tbsp
Cream Sauce Spice Blend
(Contains: Wheat)
50 g
Shallot
200 g
Zucchini
½ tsp
Garlic Salt
350 g
Gnocchi
(Contains: Wheat)
56 g
Baby Spinach
56 mL
Cream
(Contains: Milk)
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
43 g
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
½ tbsp
Oil*
0.06 tsp
Salt*
Nutrition facts
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Peel, then finely chop shallot. Roughly chop spinach. Halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch half-moons. Stir together cream, cream cheese, Cream Sauce Spice Blend and half the Parmesan in a medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup warm water (dbl for 4 ppl). Season with pepper, then whisk to combine. Set aside.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp butter, then gnocchi and 2 tbsp water. (NOTE: For 4 ppl, cook gnocchi in 2 batches, using 1 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp water per batch.) Cover and cook until gnocchi softens, 3-4 min. When gnocchi is soft, uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown all over, 3-4 min. Transfer gnocchi to a plate, then cover to keep warm.
Return the pan to medium-high. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then zucchini and peas. Cook, stirring often, until tender-crisp, 3-4 min. Add shallots. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 2 min.Season with salt and pepper.
Add sauce and spinach to the pan with veggies. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, 1-3 min. Season with 1/2 tsp garlic salt (dbl for 4 ppl) and pepper.
Add gnocchi to the pan with sauce, then toss to coat. Divide gnocchi between plates. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top. Sprinkle with chili flakes, to taste.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The creamy Parmesan sauce is a crowd-pleaser, though some reviewers found the overall dish a touch bland without the chili flakes.
- Ease of prep: Most reviewers found this quick and straightforward to pull together, with minimal cleanup as a one-pan meal.
- Suggestions: Add fresh garlic to boost the sauce's depth; a squeeze of lemon juice can brighten the flavours nicely. Some reviewers also recommend adding bacon, Italian sausage, or mushrooms for extra heartiness.
- Leftovers: This dish is best enjoyed fresh, as the gnocchi tends to become chewy, dry, or starchy when reheated the next day.
- Pan-frying tips: Use a non-stick pan and avoid overcrowding to help the gnocchi turn golden without sticking or breaking apart. Some reviewers found boiling the gnocchi first also worked well when pan-frying proved tricky.
- Spice level: The chili flakes add welcome heat, but start with a small amount and adjust to taste, as several reviewers found the full portion quite spicy.
