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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a first course prepared with gnocchi, asparagus, spring onions, cream, mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients

for 3 people

500 g potato gnocchi (17.6 oz)

350 g asparagus (12.3 oz)

1–2 Tropea spring onions (including stems)

5–6 tablespoons heavy cream

1 mozzarella (approx. 125–150 g / 4.4–5.3 oz)

extra-virgin olive oil, as needed

Method

Cut the woody part of the asparagus stem

Pillars of Gambi

Cook the whole asparagus in a pan with a finger of water and a drizzle of oil with the lid closed for about 10 minutes.

While the asparagus is cooking, boil the water for the gnocchi.

When the stems are pierced with a fork, cut them into pieces.

Slice the spring onions, including the stems.

In the asparagus cooking pan, briefly sauté the sliced spring onions

Add the asparagus cut into pieces and sauté for a few minutes.

If necessary, add a drizzle of oil.

Keeping the asparagus tips needed to decorate the dishes, blend asparagus and spring onions

Add a little cream

Transfer half of the asparagus cream to the pan.

Add a tablespoon or two of heavy cream, if needed.

Cook the gnocchi.

When they emerge, take them out and pour them into the pan.

Sauté briefly.

Prepare a bed of asparagus cream on the bottom of each plate

Arrange the gnocchi on plates

Decorate with diced mozzarella and one or two asparagus tips.

Allergens

Asparagus: possible reactivity in case of birch allergy

Spring onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Potato gnocchi: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

Mozzarella: milk allergens

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Cream: presence of lactose and milk proteins

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Asparagus: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system, also suitable for nephropathics, useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins,

Mineral salts and antioxidants, They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Spring onion: rich in selenium that supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also suitable for nephropathics.

They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Potato gnocchi: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Buffalo mozzarella: one of the few cheeses that can be included in a low-calorie diet (if not seasoned with oil), low-sodium (therefore against hypertension) and against hypercholesterolemia. Also rich in lactic flora. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Cream: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Mucositis
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Nausea and vomiting

Not recommended in case of:

• Diarrhea
• Dysphagia