Week 18: Recipe #5--Gnocchi with Zucchini Ribbons & Parsley Brown Butter

I found this recipe on the Disney Family website (see link below).  I love gnocchi, so I really wanted to try this recipe.  It was pretty good, and pretty quick to make.  I served it with a green salad and some good bread.  Makes 4 servings.

Photo from Disneyfamily.com

You'll Need:

• 1 lb. fresh or frozen gnocchi
• 2 Tblsp. butter
• 2 medium shallots, chopped
• 1 lb. zucchini (about 3 small), very thinly sliced lengthwise (use vegetable peeler)
• 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg 
• freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley

Preparation:

1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.  Cook gnocchi according to package instructions until they float, 3 to 5 minutes.  Drain.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over med-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.  
3. 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.