15 Minute Trader Joe's Gnocchi Boscaiola
Gnocchi Boscaiola, inspired by the rustic style of a woodsman pasta, combines the hearty flavors of mushrooms and pancetta with gnocchi, all enrobed in a smooth sauce of garlic, herbs, and cream. This dish offers an irresistible mix of earthy, smoky, and creamy tastes that's simply unparalleled in deliciousness!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 oz Diced Pancetta
- 4 oz Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms
- 1 medium Shallot
- 2 cloves finely diced garlic or use the frozen cubes
- 1 tsp Trader Joe's Aglio Olio Seasoning
- 500 gram Potato Gnocchi 1 package
- 1 cup Peas Frozen or fresh but cook the fresh ones first
- 1 bunch Asparagus trimmed and cut into 1" lengths
- 1 bag Trader Joe's Baby Spinach
- ⅓ cup Heavy Cream
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- chopped herbs basil, parsley or chives. Optional
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil over high heat
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook pancetta, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add mushroom. Cook, stirring for 3 minutes or until golden. Add shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Return pan to heat. Add a splash of oil
Cook gnocchi in boiling water for a couple of minutes or until gnocchi float to the surface of water. Using a slotted spoon, transfer gnocchi to empty frying pan. Cook, shaking pan occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until gnocchi are golden.
Return pancetta mixture to pan. Add peas and asparagus. Cook for five minutes stiring.
Add cream, parmesan and spinach. Season with salt and pepper and Aglio Olio.
Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or unti the spinach is wilted and sauce is heated through.
Serve topped with extra parmesan and optional herbs and more Aglio Olio.
Keyword boscaiola, gnocchi, mushroom, pasta