Name: Pea Gnocchi with Fresh Peas
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: OPTIONAL PEA BROTH; About 2 pounds pea pods; Green parts of 1 green garlic stalk; 3 green onions; Stems from a bunch of parsley; Salt; GNOCCHI; 1 cup peas, (thawed or fresh); 1 egg; 1 cup ricotta cheese; A healthy pinch of salt; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon nettle or spinach powder ((optional)); 1 to 2 cups flour; SAUCE; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup whey ((see above)); 1/2 cup pea or chicken broth; 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 cup peas; White part from a stalk of green garlic, (or 1 large garlic clove, sliced thin)