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Mac’n’cheese style gnocchi with crispy crumb & salad recipe

Mac'n'cheese style gnocchi with cripsy crumb & salad

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 27 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings 4 people
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Ingredients

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 80 grams Cheese grated
  • 50 grams Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 Tomato
  • 200 grams Bacon
  • 1 sprig Thyme or dried
  • 2 tbsps Olive oil first
  • 2 tbsps Flour
  • 250 mls Milk
  • 2 tsp Olive oil second
  • 500 grams Potato gnocchi
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg optional
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp Olive oil third
  • ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 120 grams Mixed green salad
  • 2 tsp Balsamic vinegar

Instructions

PREP INGREDIENTS

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil for the gnocchi. Peel and mince the garlic. Grate the cheese. Roughly chop the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Roughly chop the bacon. Pick the leaves from the thyme (if using).

MAKE CHEESE SAUCE

  • Heat the first measure of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add flour and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 mins or until foaming. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, for 4 mins or until thickened. Add the parmesan and cheddar cheese and stir for 1-2 mins, or until the cheese is melted and smooth.

COOK BACON

  • Preheat the oven to 210°C. Heat the second measure of oil in a large frypan on medium-high heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook for 3-4 mins, until golden and crispy. Wipe the pan clean and reserve.

COOK GNOCCHI & BAKE

  • Cook the gnocchi in the pot of boiling water according to packet directions. Then drain gnocchi and add to the pot with cheese sauce along with the tomatoes, bacon, half the thyme leaves, nutmeg, and Worcestershire sauce and gently stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to an oven-proof baking dish and bake in the oven for 10-15 mins, or until golden, bubbling and delicious.

MAKE CRISPY CRUMB & SALAD

  • Heat the third measure of oil in the reserved pan, add the reserved thyme and breadcrumbs. Stir and toss until golden and crunchy. Remove from heat and tip into a nice bowl. In a separate large bowl combine the mixed green salad and balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

TO SERVE

  • Divide the mac'n'cheese style gnocchi between plates, sprinkle with the crispy crumb and the salad on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 750kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1677mg | Potassium: 533mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 421mg | Iron: 6mg