Gnocchi with Snow Peas, red peppers, bacon, and seasonings is a quick and easy meal for a weeknight. This dish is a one-dish meal roasted in the oven on a sheet pan. A salad and warm garlic bread will round out the meal. Yum, make it tonight. Make it Vegan with vegan butter, cheese, and imitation bacon bits.
I love gnocchi and love to make different types of gnocchi, here are some of my favorites. Ricotta Gnocchi, Purple Potato Gnocchi, and Gnocchi with Butternut Squash.
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SIS Tip - Simple is Smart
Homemade gnocchi with snow peas looks like a long recipe. However, once you have all of the ingredients gathered together is is quick and simple. To make it super simple purchase the gnocchi. However, if you have the time and love to cook make it fresh. See my recipe on How to Make Gnocchi.
Neuro-nutrition Nugget - Snow Peas
Snow peas, also known as sugar peas, are not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients that promote brain health. These vibrant green pods are a great source of neuro-nutrition, providing the brain with the necessary vitamins and minerals it needs to function optimally. One of the key nutrients found in snow peas is vitamin B6, which plays a crucial role in the production of neurotransmitters, the chemicals that transmit signals between nerve cells. By including snow peas in your diet, you can ensure that your brain has an ample supply of this important vitamin to support cognitive function.
In addition to vitamin B6, snow peas are also rich in other brain-boosting nutrients such as folate and vitamin K. Folate is essential for the synthesis of DNA and RNA, which are involved in the production of new cells, including brain cells. A deficiency in folate has been linked to cognitive decline and an increased risk of neurological disorders. By consuming snow peas regularly, you can ensure that your brain has an adequate supply of folate to support its cognitive functions.
Furthermore, snow peas are a good source of vitamin K, which is known for its role in blood clotting. However, vitamin K also plays a lesser-known role in brain health. Research suggests that vitamin K may help protect against age-related cognitive decline and improve memory and attention. Including snow peas in your diet can provide your brain with the necessary amount of vitamin K to support its overall health and function.
What do I need for Gnocchi with Snow Peas?
- Gnocchi: Either purchased fresh gnocchi or homemade fresh gnocchi.
- Snow Peas: Fresh not frozen
- Red Bell Peppers: cut into slices
- Onions: yellow or sweet onion
- Garlic
- Bacon or imitation bacon bits
- Butter,
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Cheese or grated vegan cheese.
- Sage-browned butter is optional. I drizzle it on just before serving for extra yumminess.
For how to make the sage browned butter (click here).
Use Vegan Butter if you are vegan. Use the sticks not the tub.
Step by Step Instructions for Gnocchi with Snow Peas.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Purchase or make the gnocchi (click here for the recipe).
- Lightly oil a sheet pan with olive oil.
- Add the gnocchi first and then top with the snow peas, sliced red peppers, scallions, and minced garlic to the sheet pan.
- Salt and Pepper to taste.
- Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 5 minutes and turn the vegetables and gnocchi once with a spatula. Bake another 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the gnocchi is lightly browned.
- While the gnocchi is roasting make the sage browned butter. (click here) for how to make the sage browned butter.
- Drizzle the sage browned butter over the roasted gnocchi and vegetables, Top with the parmesan cheese, and serve.
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Gnocchi and Snow Peas - Sheet Pan
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb. frozen or fresh Gnocchi (450g)
- 8 ounces Snow Peas (220g)
- 1 med Red Bell Pepper sliced into thin strips
- 6 Scallions (white part) sliced on diagonal
- ½ tsp Salt
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 3 cloves of Garlic diced
- 4 pieces of Bacon sliced into thin strips
- 1 tbsp. Butter
- 3 tbsp. Sage Browned Butter (see notes)
- 4 tbsp. fresh-grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Purchase or make the gnocchi (click here for the recipe).
- Lightly oil a sheet pan with olive oil.
- Add the gnocchi first and then top with the snow peas, sliced red peppers, scallions, and minced garlic to the sheet pan.
- Salt and Pepper to taste.
- Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 5 minutes and turn the vegetables and gnocchi once with a spatula. Bake another 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the gnocchi is lightly browned.
- While the gnocchi is roasting make the sage browned butter. (click here) for how to make the sage browned butter.
- Drizzle the sage browned butter over the roasted gnocchi and vegetables, Top with the parmesan cheese, and serve.
