Preparation and cooking time

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

Nutrition: Per serving
NutrientUnit
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 tomatoes
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.