Creamy Baked Chorizo Gnocchi

Creamy Baked Chorizo Gnocchi with Spinach is a comforting oven dish that feels rich and satisfying. Baking the chorizo first creates deep smoky flavours that spread through the creamy sauce. The soft gnocchi, melted parmesan, and wilted spinach combine beautifully for an easy family meal full of warmth and flavour.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings People

Ingredients

500 g potato gnocchi
200 g chorizo sliced
120 g spinach fresh
300 ml double cream
80 g parmesan cheese grated

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C fan or 220°C conventional.
Place the sliced chorizo into a large ovenproof baking dish. Drizzle with the olive oil and cook in the oven for 8 minutes. This allows the chorizo to release its rich oils and become slightly crisp around the edges.
200 g chorizo, 1 Tbsp olive oil
Remove the dish from the oven carefully. Add the gnocchi and stir well so the chorizo oils coat the gnocchi evenly.
500 g potato gnocchi
Pour over the double cream and add most of the parmesan cheese. Keep a little parmesan aside for the topping. Stir everything together gently.
300 ml double cream, 80 g parmesan cheese
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake uncovered for 15 minutes. The sauce will begin to thicken while the gnocchi becomes tender.
Remove the dish from the oven again and stir in the fresh spinach. The heat from the sauce will start to wilt the leaves immediately.
120 g spinach
Scatter the remaining parmesan over the top and return the dish to the oven for a final 5 minutes. The cheese should melt beautifully and turn lightly golden in places.
80 g parmesan cheese
Season with black pepper and taste before adding any salt. The chorizo and parmesan already provide plenty of seasoning.
Black pepper, Salt
Serve hot straight from the baking dish while the sauce is still bubbling gently.

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Serving Suggestions:

This baked dish pairs wonderfully with garlic bread, roasted tomatoes, or a simple rocket salad. A sprinkle of fresh parsley also adds colour and freshness before serving.

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