Skillet Gnocchi Primavera with Lemon Cream Sauce

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 5
Yield: 5 servings

Description

This one-skillet gnocchi primavera with lemon cream sauce recipe is packed with fresh seasonal spring vegetables. For extra protein, add cooked chicken.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons salted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon-infused olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons herb-infused olive oil
1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated gnocchi
1 shallot, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups small broccoli florets
1 small zucchini, sliced diagonally
1 small yellow squash, sliced diagonally
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup julienned carrots
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup vegetable broth
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
3/4 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

Directions

1 Melt butter with infused oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add gnocchi; stir frequently until golden, about 3 minutes. Add shallot and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
2 Add broccoli, zucchini, yellow squash, peas, carrots, and bell pepper; cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly stir in broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Slowly stir in cream and ½ cup Parmesan cheese to combine; stir in remaining ½ tablespoon lemon juice and cook until just heated through and cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
3 Garnish servings with tomatoes, pepper flakes, and Parmesan.