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Gnocchi with Asparagus and Speck

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Gnocchi with asparagus and speck is a super delicious first course that I am sure will win over all your diners.

I prepared a simple asparagus cream to which I added the savoriness of speck.

The crunchy texture of the cured meat, combined with the softness of the gnocchi and the creaminess of this vegetable, created an irresistible combination.

Shall we cook?

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  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Cost: Very cheap
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 2People
  • Cooking methods: Stove
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Spring, All seasons

Ingredients

Let’s see what we need to make the recipe

  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 3.5 oz speck
  • to taste extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste fine salt
  • 7 oz potato gnocchi
  • 1 clove garlic

Tools

  • 1 Pan
  • 1 Pot
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Blender

Steps

  • First, I cleaned the asparagus, cut it, and cooked it in a pan with garlic, salt, and oil.

    I sliced them into rounds, leaving the tips whole.

    Separately, I put on the water with salt to cook the gnocchi.

    Once the asparagus was cooked, I transferred it to the blender jug (setting aside some tips) that I will use for plating.

    In the blender, I also added a little oil and a tablespoon of the gnocchi cooking water.

    I blended until I obtained a nice cream.

  • I then took the speck and in a separate pan, I toasted it until it became crispy.

    Once the gnocchi were cooked, I transferred them to the pan with the asparagus cream and mixed well.

  • Let’s prepare the plate where we will place the gnocchi mixed with the asparagus cream and garnish on top with crispy speck and tips.

    If you like, you can lightly sprinkle with pepper and then… enjoy this delight.

    I wish you a good appetite.

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Hello, I'm Simona, and my page is called BriCciola in cucina, because I dedicated it to my mom and dad, who have called me that since I was little. I'm not a chef, and in my life, I've always dealt with completely different things, but cooking, along with dancing, has always been one of my great passions. However, my greatest inspiration came from the dishes prepared first by my grandmother and now by my mom. Here on my cooking blog, I'll guide you from appetizers to desserts, with recipes designed for a healthy and mindful lifestyle. Balanced dishes, carefully chosen ingredients, and lots of flavors, because eating well never means giving up pleasure. I love eating, but I also like taking care of my health, my family's health, and, in a way, the health of everyone who tries my recipes. That's why daily life should be rich in flavor, but always with a focus on healthy eating. Thank you, I look forward to seeing you.

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