Spring Gnocchi Bake

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2 -Coat an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 3 -In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the gnocchi until it is tender, according to the package directions.

Step 4 -Drain the water and place the cooked gnocchi in a large bowl.

Step 5 -In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.

Step 6 -Add the ham pieces to the melted butter and cook until they are lightly browned.

Step 7 -Transfer the browned ham pieces to the bowl with the cooked gnocchi and wipe the pot clean.

Step 8 -In the same pot over medium heat, melt the remaining butter.

Step 9 -Add the flour to the melted butter and cook, whisking constantly, until it is lightly golden-brown.

Step 10 -Slowly pour the milk into the flour-butter mixture and whisk vigorously until it is smooth.

Step 11 -Bring the sauce to a boil, then whisk in the salt and the pepper.

Step 12 -Transfer the pot from the heat and whisk the Gruyère cheese and 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese into the sauce until it has melted.

Step 13 -Pour the cheese sauce over the gnocchi mixture, then stir in the peas.

Step 14 -Pour the gnocchi mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining parmesan cheese.

Step 15 -Bake the gnocchi mixture until it is golden-brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Step 16 -Serve warm.