We just got back from our trip to Croatia where we had the opportunity to try all types of regional Dalmatian cuisine. In different parts of Croatia, the cuisine and architecture have Italian influences, since the two countries are located just across the Adriatic Sea.
This meal
was inspired by a dish my husband had in a little town near Stari Grad on the
island of Hvar. Since it’s all store bought (sorry, I cheated for this one!),
it was super fast to put together. I think the longest cooking time was for the
frozen peas! Perfect for a midweek meal.
1 package of
Knorr Creamy Pesto sauce mix (or use your favorite jarred white sauce)
1-17 oz
package of potato gnocchi5 oz frozen peas
7 oz cubed ham
freshly grated parmesan cheese
Prepare Creamy Pesto sauce mix according to directions on packaging. Whisk constantly and remove from heat; set aside.
Bring a
large pot of salted water to a boil. Add peas for 3 minutes, then add gnocchi
for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium frying pan over high heat, sauté cubed ham to brown.
When gnocchi
start to float to the top of the water, drain water and return to peas and
gnocchi to pot. Mix in pesto and ham.
Serve in a shallow bowl and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese. I garnished with diced tomato, just because I had some on hand to use up.
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