Servings:
pieces

Asparagus Pistachio Gnocchi with Feta Sauce

Simple asparagus pistachio gnocchi for the perfect spring dinner. Every bite is layered with delicious spring flavors. And the best, each bite is perfect when scooped up with a bit of creamy feta sauce.
Prep Time:
20 min
Cook Time:
10 min
Total Time:
30 min
Ingredients (Servings: pieces)
Fresh Gnocchi
g
Fresh Green Asparagus
g
Olive Oil
tbsp
Sea Salt
Feta Sauce
Feta Cheese
g
Cream Cheese
g
Lemon Juice
tbsp
Sweet Smoked Paprika Powder
tsp
Pistachio Pesto
Garlic Clove
Basil
g
Lemon Zest
tsp
Pistachios
g
Water
ml
Olive Oil
ml
Parmesan Cheese
g
Salt & Pepper to taste
Preparing In The Kitchen
  1. For the pesto, peel the garlic clove. Wash the basil, shake dry and chop coarsely with the garlic. Puree all ingredients in a high jar until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Wash the asparagus and cut lengthwise into thin slices with a spiral peeler. Heat a pan with olive oil over medium high heat. Fry the asparagus for about 2 minutes. Add the gnocchi and fry for additional 5 minutes. Add 2/3 of the pistachio pesto to the gnocchi and stir to combine.
  3. To make the feta sauce. Combine the feta, cream cheese, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until creamy. If desired, thin with additional lemon juice.
  4. Swirl the feta onto serving plates, then arrange the asparagus gnocchi over the feta. Drizzle over the remaining pesto and sprinkle with sea salt.
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