Chorizo & mozzarella gnocchi bake

Method 1

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

120g chorizo, diced

2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes

1 tsp caster sugar

600g fresh gnocchi

125g mozzarella ball, cut into chunks

small bunch of basil, torn

green salad, to serve

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.

Method 2

Ingredients:

- 500g gnocchi

- 1 tbsp olive oil

- 200g chorizo, sliced

- 1 onion, chopped

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1 red pepper, chopped

- 1 yellow pepper, chopped

- 1 can of chopped tomatoes

- 1 tbsp tomato puree

- 1 tsp dried oregano

- 1 tsp dried basil

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 200g mozzarella, torn into pieces

- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. Cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.

3. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes.

4. Add the onion, garlic, and peppers to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

5. Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato puree, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.

6. Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.

7. Top with the torn mozzarella and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.

8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

10. Serve hot, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.

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