Gnocchi is a staple in Italian cuisine. And while gnocchi dumplings are typically made from potato, this version utilizes semolina flour, the original ingredient for gnocchi, as potatoes are not even native to Italy. This traditional recipe for Gnocchi alla Romana comes from chef Daniel Boulud and its wonderful cream sauce is a classic comfort food for a winter’s night meal while the fresh green asparagus and peas are a welcome to the spring that is to come.