MiNDFOOD (New Zealand)

Cauliflowe­r & Cheese Gnocchi with Crispy Rosemary

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Serves 4

500g fresh baby gnocchi

1.5 kg cauliflowe­r, trimmed and cut into florets 1 onion, quartered

1 sprig bay leaves

¾ cup single cream

100g soft goat's curd

2 tbsp extra- virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

4 sprigs rosemary

Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan forced). Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the gnocchi, cook for 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon, refresh under cold water. Place the cauliflowe­r, onion and bay leaves into the same pan and cook for 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain, discard the bay leaves, and reserve half the cauliflowe­r florets. Return the onion and the other half of the cauliflowe­r florets ( you will need 800g cauliflowe­r) to the pan with the cream and goat's curd, and season with salt and pepper. Then, using a hand stick blender, blend until smooth. Set aside, keep warm.

Heat half the oil in a large, non- stick frying pan over high heat. Add the garlic and rosemary and cook for 30 seconds, or until golden and crisp. Carefully remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Divide gnocchi and cauliflowe­r between 4 x 1½- cup capacity ovenproof dishes. Top with cauliflowe­r sauce and drizzle with the remaining oil. Place on a baking tray and cook for 15 minutes, or until golden. Serve topped with crispy garlic and rosemary. Sprinkle with pepper to serve.

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