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A skillet filled with tomato sauce, spicy chorizo, and gnocchi topped with melted mozzarella and fresh basil.
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Chorizo Gnocchi with Mozzarella

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g fresh potato gnocchi
  • 200 g Spanish chorizo sausage, sliced into 5mm rounds
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 400 g canned crushed tomatoes
  • 125 g fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced chorizo and sauté for 4-5 minutes until the fat renders and the sausage starts to brown.
  • Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper, then simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes.
  • While the sauce simmers, cook the gnocchi in a large pot of boiling salted water until they float to the surface (approximately 2 minutes). Drain well.
  • Gently fold the cooked gnocchi into the chorizo tomato sauce until evenly coated.
  • Scatter the mozzarella pieces over the top of the skillet.
  • Place the skillet under a preheated broiler for 2-3 minutes until the mozzarella is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.