Gnocchi with Gorgonzola and Peas - Lidia

Ingredients

• To Make Basic Potato Gnocchi
• 6 large Idaho or russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of salt
• Dash of freshly ground white pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• About 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• Grated Grana Padano cheese for serving (optional)
• Sauce
• Salt for the gnocchi pot
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken stock (or vegetable stock or pasta water) (see above)
• 1 (10-ounce) box frozen peas, thawed
• 6 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
• 1/4 cup grated Grana Padano