Super-easy gnocchi
Ingredients
- 1kg floury potatoes
such as Maris Piper
- 80g plain flour
plus extra for dusting
- 4 rashers of smoked back bacon
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 200g frozen peas
- 150ml single cream
- 75g mature Cheddar cheese
Directions
- 1
Wash the potatoes, then pierce with a sharp knife and cook in the microwave on high power (800W) for 25 minutes, or until cooked through, turning over halfway.Once they’re cool enough to handle, remove and discard the skins, then mash the potatoes using a potato ricer or masher on a large clean board. Taste and season to perfection with sea salt and black pepper, then use your hands to scrunch the flour with the potato.Knead on a flour-dusted surface for a few minutes until pliable, then divide into 4 equal pieces and roll each into a sausage about 2cm thick.Slice into 3cm lengths, then gently roll each piece down the back of a fork or a fine grater to add grooves, which will help your sauce to stick, or simply roll into balls.Fill a large pan with boiling kettle water and place on a high heat. Meanwhile, roughly slice the bacon and place in a large non-stick frying pan on a medium-high heat with a big pinch of black pepper and cook for 3 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Finely slice and stir in the garlic, cook for 1 minute, then add a splash of water and the frozen peas. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the peas are tender, using the potato masher to squash them slightly. Stir in the cream, remove from the heat and grate and mix in most of the cheese.Cook the gnocchi in the pan of boiling salted water for 2 to 3 minutes – as soon as they come up to the surface they’re ready. Remove with a slotted spoon and toss into the sauce, adding splashes of starchy cooking water, if needed, to loosen.Taste, season to perfection, then dish up, finely grating over the reserved cheese, to serve.
Super-easy gnocchi
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate comfort food experience but intimidated by homemade pasta? This Super-easy gnocchi recipe brings tender potato dumplings right to your kitchen, effortlessly paired with a rich, savory sauce that truly elevates a simple meal.
What makes this gnocchi truly special is its approachable nature, allowing you to create a hearty, satisfying dish without complex techniques. The combination of floury potatoes and just the right amount of flour ensures a light, pillowy texture that stands up beautifully to its creamy, cheesy companions, making it a truly 'super-easy' endeavor.
Prepare yourself for a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will transport you straight to comfort. Each tender potato gnocchi provides a soft, pillowy base, generously coated in a luscious single cream sauce. The salty, smoky notes from the back bacon add fantastic depth and a satisfying chew, perfectly complemented by the bright, subtle sweetness of frozen peas. Finally, a generous helping of mature Cheddar cheese melts into the sauce, creating a rich, savory finish that ties everything together. It's a truly satisfying dish that feels both indulgent and wonderfully homemade, perfect for warming you from the inside out.
While this recipe is incredibly satisfying on its own, it also lends itself beautifully to simple customizations. If you're looking for a vegetarian option, you can easily omit the smoked back bacon. For an added layer of flavor or texture, consider stirring in some sautéed mushrooms or fresh spinach alongside the peas. Don't have mature Cheddar? A sharp Parmesan or a creamy Gruyère would also melt wonderfully into the sauce, offering a slightly different, yet equally delicious, cheesy dimension to your gnocchi.
This Super-easy gnocchi makes for a wonderfully comforting weeknight dinner or a special, yet effortless, meal to share with loved ones. Serve it hot, perhaps with a simple green salad to cut through the richness, for a truly memorable plate.