Gnocchi With Asparagus And Pancetta

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 16 ounces gnocchi
• 2 ounces pancetta, cut into thin strips (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallot
• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook gnocchi according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. keep warm.
• 2 heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. add pancetta; sauté 3 minutes or until lightly browned. transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.
• 3 add shallots and asparagus to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. stir in garlic; sauté 1 minute.
• 4 add gnocchi, pancetta, reserved cooking liquid, juice, salt, and pepper to pan; cook 1 minute. serve with cheese.