No. 9 Park's Creamy Gnocchi with Peas and Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 2 cups Heavy Cream (Will be reduced to about two‑thirds; use for sauce)
• 2 cloves Garlic (Lightly crushed, added to cream for flavor)
• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (For tossing mushrooms before roasting)
• 8 ounces Button Mushrooms (Quartered; can use cremini or mixed wild mushrooms)
• 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme (Adds aroma while roasting mushrooms)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (Season mushrooms and sauce)
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground, for mushrooms and sauce)
• 1 pound Store‑Bought Potato Gnocchi (Can be fresh or refrigerated; use as‑is)
• 1 cup Frozen Peas (Add during the last 30 seconds of gnocchi cooking)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives (Finely chopped; garnish)

Instructions

1. Reduce the Cream

   Add 2 cups heavy cream and the lightly crushed garlic cloves to a saucepan. Bring to a bare simmer over medium‑high heat, then lower to a gentle simmer and reduce until the volume is about two‑thirds, roughly 10‑15 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

2. Prepare and Roast Mushrooms

   Trim the mushroom stems, then quarter each mushroom by cutting lengthwise, rolling, and cutting again. Toss the quarters with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and 2 sprigs thyme until evenly coated. Spread on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated 400°F toaster oven for about 30 minutes, shaking once halfway through.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 400°F

3. Boil Water for Gnocchi

   Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT10M

4. Cook Gnocchi and Peas

   Add the gnocchi to the boiling water. When they rise to the surface (about 2‑3 minutes), add the frozen peas and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to transfer gnocchi and peas to a warm bowl.

   Time: PT5M

5. Finish the Cream Sauce

   Return the reduced cream to low heat. Remove the softened garlic cloves (optional). Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce looks too thick or begins to separate, whisk in a splash of reserved gnocchi cooking water.

   Time: PT5M

6. Combine and Serve

   In a skillet, gently warm the roasted mushrooms. Add the cooked gnocchi, peas, and cream sauce, tossing to coat everything evenly. Sprinkle chopped chives on top and serve immediately in a warm bowl.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

58 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

4 g