Ingredients

  • 1 lb gnocchi ("fresh or frozen") or 1 lb pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 medium shallots, chopped
  • 1 lb zucchini, very thinly sliced lengthwise with a vegetable peeler or on a mandoline (about 3 small)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or 1/2 cup parsley

Method

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions until they float, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until the butter is beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add shallots and zucchini and cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes, salt, nutmeg and pepper and continue cooking, stirring often, until the tomatoes are just starting to break down, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan and parsley. Add gnocchi and toss to coat. Serve immediately.