skillet gnocchi primavera with lemon cream sauce

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Skillet Gnocchi Primavera with Lemon Cream Sauce

INGREDIENTS :

    • 2 tablespoons salted butter

    • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon-infused olive oil

    • 1 ½ teaspoons herb-infused olive oil

    • 1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated gnocchi

    • 3 cloves garlic, minced

    • 1 shallot, minced

    • 2 cups small broccoli florets

    • 1 cup frozen peas

    • 1 cup julienned carrots

    • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper

    • 1 small zucchini, sliced diagonally

    • 1 small yellow squash, sliced diagonally

    • 1 cup vegetable broth

    • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice

    • ½ cup heavy cream

    • ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

    • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

    • ¾ cup halved grape tomatoes

    • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to

Recipe Description

  1. Heat butter and infused olive oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add gnocchi and stir frequently until golden, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and shallot; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

  2. Add broccoli, peas, carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, and squash; lightly saute until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly pour in broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Slowly add cream and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; mix to incorporate. Add remaining lemon juice and heat until warmed through and Parmesan is melted, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Garnish each serving with tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan.