Baked gnocchi with chorizo and mozzarella
Enhance classic gnocchi in tomato sauce with chorizo and mozzarella. A quick pop in the oven will make this dish an irresistible baked treat that will leave you wanting more at home. Baked gnocchi with chorizo and mozzarella is perfect for a quick dinner or a lunch to take to work.
Ingredients · Servings 6
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 120g chorizo
- 800 g canned tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- 600 g potato gnocchi
- 125 g mozzarella
- 1 bunch basil
Method · 45 min
- Heat the oil in a medium-sized frying pan.
- Add the finely chopped onion and chopped garlic and fry over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until soft.
- Then add the chorizo and fry for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes and sugar, season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the gnocchi and cook, stirring frequently, for about 8 minutes until tender.
- Heat the grill in the oven to the highest setting.
- Add ¾ of the mozzarella and most of the basil to the pan with the gnocchi.
- Divide the mixture into 6 smaller baking dishes or 1 larger one. Top with the remaining mozzarella and broil for 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Season the finished dish with salt and pepper as needed, sprinkle with the remaining basil and serve with a green salad. Recipe and photos taken from BBC Good Food.