Gnocchi in Lemon-Cream Sauce

Gnocchi are combined with fresh broccoli and cauliflower and cooked in a rich, lemony cream sauce in this quick and easy meal for weeknights.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 479 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pint heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 3 cups coarsely chopped cauliflower
• 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1 (12 ounce) package frozen gnocchi
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 0.5 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil over medium heat in a large high-sided pan with a lid. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broccoli, cauliflower, and lemon-pepper; mix well. Cover and cook for 4 minutes. Remove lid, mix well, and pour in chicken broth. Replace lid and let the broth steam cook the vegetables for about 4 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water to mix into the sauce.

Step 3

Pour lemon juice over the vegetables and mix to combine. Pour in cream and capers. Simmer for about 6 minutes. Add gnocchi and pasta water. Season with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan cheese and let sit for 2 minutes before serving.