Chorizo & mozzarella gnocchi bake

• • Prep:10 mins
  • Cook:25 mins
• Easy
• Serves 6

Upgrade cheesy tomato pasta with gnocchi, chorizo and mozzarella for a comforting bake that makes an excellent midweek meal

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Nutrition: Per serving

Nutrient	Unit
kcal	318
fat	13g
saturates	6g
carbs	36g
sugars	8g
fibre	4g
protein	13g
salt	1.7g

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 120g chorizo, diced
• 2 x 400g cans chopped chorizo
• 1 tsp caster sugar
• 600g fresh gnocchi
• 125g mozzarella ball, cut into chunks
• small bunch of basil, torn
• green salad, to serve

Method

• STEP 1

  Heat the oil in a medium pan over a medium heat. Fry the onion and garlic for 8-10 mins until soft. Add the chorizo and fry for 5 mins more. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar, and season. Bring to a simmer, then add the gnocchi and cook for 8 mins, stirring often, until soft. Heat the grill to high.

• STEP 2

  Stir ¾ of the mozzarella and most of the basil through the gnocchi. Divide the mixture between six ovenproof ramekins, or put in one baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella, then grill for 3 mins, or until the cheese is melted and golden. Season, scatter over the remaining basil and serve with green salad.