Creamy Baked Gnocchi With Ham And Peas Food

CHEESY GNOCCHI CASSEROLE WITH HAM AND PEAS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to high heat.
• Melt the butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the ham and thyme and continue to cook until the ham is lightly browned.
• Add the chicken broth and 3/4 cup water and bring to a simmer. Add the gnocchi, stir well, cover and cook until the gnocchi is slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Uncover and stir in the peas, cream, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and broil until golden and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Serve.

CREAMY BAKED GNOCCHI WITH HAM AND PEAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375º. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add a small handful of salt (about 3 tablespoons) and gnocchi. Once gnocchi float to the surface, remove from pot and transfer to a large platter. Set aside.
• In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook ham. Remove ham from skillet and set aside with cooked gnocchi. Add shallots, garlic, and cream to skillet and simmer over medium heat. Once mixture has reduced by a third, add Parmesan and stir. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add gnocchi mixture and half the peas and continue to simmer over low heat, 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a shallow baking dish and bake until mixture has thickened, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Remove dish from oven and top with the remaining peas and fresh basil leaves. Serve.

CREAMY HAM AND GNOCCHI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a small handful of salt. Add gnocchi to boiling water and cook until they float to the surface. Remove and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat a deep skillet to medium heat. Lightly oil pan and cook ham steak (4-5 minutes per side). Remove from pan and dice.
• In the same pan, melt butter and saute garlic and shallot until fragrant (about 1 minute). Whisk in flour until incorporated to form a paste. Slowly add the milk to mixture, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in dijon mustard and thyme. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cheeses and stir until melted. Stir in ham, gnocchi, and 3/4 cup of peas.
• Transfer mixture to a shallow baking dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup of peas and breadcrumbs if desired. Bake 18-20 minutes or until bubbling.
• Remove dish from oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
• Serve and enjoy!