Chicche della Nonna with Summer Veggies

A dish that tastes like summer without trying too hard. Chicche, also known as gnocchetti, are nothing but gnocchi, only smaller and rounder. They have been present in various Italian regions, including northern Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, for quite some time. For example, in Piacenza, green chicche made with spinach are a traditional dish often served with gorgonzola sauce. While chicche may not have the same historical prominence as other gnocchi varieties, they are not a modern invention