Better Homes and Gardens (Australia)
KNOCKOUT GNOCCHI
TURN YOUR STORE BOUGHT GNOCCHI INTO A SNAZZY DINNER IN AN INSTANT!
1 CREAMY PANCETTA AND BASIL GNOCCHI
Preparation time 5 mins Cooking time 15 mins Serves 2
Cook 300g store-bought
gnocchi following packet instructions, then drain. Meanwhile, fry 100g diced
pancea until crisp. Add 1 crushed clove garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in 150ml
thickened cream. Season, then toss through cooked gnocchi with 1/4 cup chopped basil and 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan.
Serve with extra grated cheese.
2 BLUE CHEESE SPINACH AND WALNUT GNOCCHI
Preparation time 5 mins Cooking time 10 mins Serves 2
Cook 300g store-bought gnocchi following packet instructions, then drain. Meanwhile, melt 50g buer in a pan and wilt 100g chopped spinach. Stir in 1/4 cup crème fraîche and cooked gnocchi. Add 50g chopped creamy mild blue cheese and toss. Serve with chopped toasted walnuts.
3 GNOCCHI WITH FRESH TOMATO AND CHIVE SALSA
Preparation time 5 mins Cooking time 5 mins Serves 2
In a bowl, combine 2 diced ripe tomatoes, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 chopped red chilli, deseeded, 1 Tbsp capers and 1 finely chopped eschalot. Season. Sit for 10 minutes. Cook 300g store-bought gnocchi following packet instructions, drain, then toss through salsa. Serve with chopped chives.
4 BROCCOLINI PESTO GNOCCHI
Preparation time 5 mins Cooking time 10 mins Serves 2
Cook 2 bunches broccolini in a pan of boiling salted water until tender. Remove using tongs, set aside, then cut into thirds. In same water, cook 300g store-bought gnocchi following packet instructions. Drain, tip gnocchi back into pan, then add broccolini, 1/4 cup pesto and juice of 1/2 a lemon. Toss, then serve in warm bowls with grated parmesan on top.