Spring Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe
with Fresh Salad- Wheat
- Milk
We've taken the classic Italian pasta dish and given it a little seasonal twist! Fresh asparagus, peas, and seared gnocchi in a creamy pepper sauce alongside a fresh garden salad show you that some of the best meals only take a few humble ingredients!
Ingredients
350 g
Gnocchi
(Contains: Wheat)
227 g
Asparagus
113 g
Green Peas
56 g
Spring Mix
1 unit
Lemon
113 g
Baby Tomatoes
½ tsp
Black Peppercorns, crushed
½ cup
Parmesan Cheese, grated
(Contains: Milk)
66 g
Mini Cucumber
Not included in your delivery
2 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
Oil*
Salt*
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce.
Heat Guide for Step 3 (dbl for 4 ppl): 1/4 tsp mild, 1/2 tsp medium, 1 tsp spicy and 1 1/2 tsp extra-spicy!
Trim bottom 1-inch from asparagus and discard, then cut asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces. Halve tomatoes. Thinly slice cucumber.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil, then gnocchi. Cook, turning often, until golden-brown, 7-8 min. (NOTE: For 4 ppl, cook gnocchi in two batches, using 1 tbsp oil for each batch.)
When gnocchi is golden-brown, add 1/2 tsp crushed black peppercorns (dbl for 4 ppl) to the pan. (NOTE: Reference Heat Guide.) Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1-2 min. Add asparagus, peas, 2 tbsp butter and 1 cup water (dbl both for 4 ppl). Season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is tender-crisp and sauce is slightly reduced, 4-5 min.
While sauce is reducing, zest lemon. Juice half the lemon and cut the remaining lemon into wedges. Combine lemon juice and 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumbers and spring mix to the bowl, then toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
When asparagus is tender-crisp and sauce is slightly reduced, remove pan from heat. Stir in Parmesan and lemon zest until cheese is melted and both are fully incorporated. Divide gnocchi, salad and lemon wedges between plates. Season gnocchi with pepper, if desired.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the fresh, light taste with lemon and veggies, though some found it bland and wanted more seasoning.
- Ease of prep: Customers loved how quick and easy this one-pan meal was to prepare.
- Suggestions: Consider adding garlic, herbs, or a creamier sauce; some preferred boiling the gnocchi before pan-frying for better texture.
- Leftovers: Several noted the dish didn't reheat well, becoming mushy or losing flavor when stored.
- Texture: Pan-frying gave the gnocchi a nice crispy exterior, but some found it too chewy or hard.
