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Gnocchi with Ham & Peas
Gnocchi with ham and peas makes a satisfying skillet to bring to the table. The soft dumplings sit under a golden cheese top, with sweet peas and savory ham in between. Scoop some out while it is bubbling and enjoy a little of everything on your fork.
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Pork
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Brown ham after the onion
Soften the diced onion in butter first, then add ham and thyme until the ham's edges begin to brown.
2. Cover the gnocchi simmer
Bring broth and water to a simmer, gently stir in gnocchi and cover until the dumplings are tender.
3. Add peas off the heat
Remove the skillet from heat before stirring in thawed peas, lemon zest and cream, then adjust seasoning for the topping stage.
Get to know the ingredients
Chopped ham
Deli ham or leftover ham is included, chopped before cooking with the softened onion and dried thyme.
Thawed frozen peas
Thaw the peas before adding them to the cooked gnocchi off the heat with lemon zest and cream.
Cheese choice
Parmesan, cheddar or a combination is allowed over the skillet before its brief golden, bubbling broiler finish.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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The last little job
Broil the cheese top
Add the chosen cheese and broil until golden and bubbly, then serve with optional extra cheese and chopped chives.
A little more help as you go
Use an ovenproof skillet
The same skillet holds the stovetop gnocchi and the final cheese-browning stage under the preheated broiler.
Cream alternatives are included
Heavy cream or half-and-half can be stirred in off the heat with peas and lemon zest before the cheese topping.
A few questions you might have
Do I boil the gnocchi in a separate pot?
They simmer directly in the skillet's broth and water, covered until tender, before the creamy additions go in.
Does the lemon zest cook with the onion?
It waits until the cooked gnocchi come off the heat, then joins peas and cream before seasoning and cheese.
Can I use leftover ham?
Yes. You can use leftover ham as well as the diced deli ham for this skillet.
Must the topping have two cheeses?
No. Use a single cheese or a combination; Parmesan and cheddar are two options.
When do I preheat the broiler?
Start with the broiler preheating so it is ready after the gnocchi simmer and the cheese topping is added.
Any more cooking tips?
Gnocchi is a potato dumpling and can be found in the dried pasta or frozen section in most grocery stores. I used deli sandwich ham, which I diced. Using leftover ham would work wonderfully in this dish. Any cheese can be used in the dish. I had Parmesan and Cheddar on hand so that is what I used. A single cheese or combination of 2 is fine to use.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: asouthernsoul.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.