Pan-fried Gnocchi with Peas in a Creamy Tarragon Sauce

by Samuel Goldsmith
Star 4.3
    5m prep time
    30m total time
    Easy level
    10 ingredients

Tarragon and peas is a great combination. A quick and easy way to add a hit of flavour, tarragon is a herb that can overpower dishes and so I’ve not used too much of it here. I suggest adding just a single tablespoon first, especially if you’re relatively new to it, and then you can always stir through a little more.

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large frying pan (skillet) over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 5 minutes or until softened and beginning to brown.

Step 2

Stir in the bacon and fry for 5–6 minutes or until golden, crisp and the fat has been released. Tip the gnocchi into the pan and fry for 2–3 minutes or until starting to brown a little, stirring them carefully to ensure they don’t break up. Transfer the cooked gnocchi to a plate and set aside.

Step 3

Combine the stock and cream in a jug (pitcher) and pour the mixture into the pan. Season well with salt and pepper, then bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the chopped tarragon and frozen peas, then cook for a further 2 minutes or until the peas are warmed through and tender.

Step 4

Return the gnocchi to the pan, gently stir into the sauce and cook for 1–2 minutes or until the gnocchi are warmed through. Serve immediately.
  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 200g Bacon Lardons, unsmoked or smoked 1 x Sainsbury's Smoked Bacon Lardons 250g
  • 1 Onion, chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Onions Loose
  • 500g Packets Ready Made Gnocchi 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Gnocchi 500g
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste 1 x Sainsbury's Coarse Ground Black Pepper 45g
  • 0.5tbsp Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Vegetable Oil 1L
  • 150ml Vegetable Or Chicken Stock 1 x Sainsbury's Stock Cubes, Chicken 10x10g
  • 150ml Double Cream 1 x Sainsbury's British Double Cream 150ml
  • 2tbsp Tarragon, chopped, or 1/4 of the amount of dried 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Tarragon 20g
  • 200g Frozen Peas 1 x Stamford Street Co. Peas 850g
  • Maldon Salt, to taste 1 x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
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