• Mix all the ingredients and shape into logs of approximately 2 cm in diameter. Lightly flour a surface if too sticky.

  Cut log into pillows of approximately 2-2.5 cm length.

  Fill a fairly large pot with water, add one tbsp of salt, place on the hob and bring to the boil.

  Carefully place pillows in the water, turning the heat down low to medium. Boil the gnocchi in salty hot water for 2-3 minutes then drain and take out on kitchen paper.
  

Option 1

• Is to leave them as they are then move to step A.

Option 2

• Is to shallow fry them in olive oil and butter. If frying turn them carefully until golden.
  

Step A

• Add olive oil and butter to a frying pan, heat gently then add lemon zest and and grated garlic clove and saute for 1- 2 minutes stirring continuously to avoid burning the garlic.

Step B (optional)

• If using ham and peas, add them to the sauce prepared at step A and saute for 1-2 minutes until the peas and ham are hot.

Step C

• Add the gnocchi to the sauce in the frying pan, squeeze lemon juice and gently heat through for 1 minute.

Assemble your dish

• Plate a good portion, 8 gnocchi should be enough per person. Garnish with more herbs if liked and grate more Parmesan. Take a snapshot for your Insta, post and tag #candyflosslife ;)