One pan Chorizo Gnocchi

One pan Chorizo Gnocchi

Serve: 4

Ingredients

• ½ onion 
• 100g chorizo, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 500g gnocchi
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp cottage cheese or ricotta
• 400mls chicken broth 
• ½ cup grated reduced fat mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp chilli flakes 
• Salt and pepper to taste 

Garnish: fresh basil 

Method: 

Heat a skillet over medium high heat, saute the onion and chorizo for 4-5 minutes Stir in the garlic and fry for 30 seconds. 

Add the tomato paste and cream cheese. Stir to combine. 

Add gnocchi along with chicken stock. 

Simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes until the gnocchi is tender. 

Season with salt and pepper. 

Top with mozzarella cheese & chilli flakes. 

Stir well and serve with fresh basil. 

Macros per serve 

Calories: 470

Protein: 20g 

Carbohydrates: 58g

Fat: 19g

Fibre: 3g

Sugars: 4g

Health benefits

Gnocchi provides carbohydrates for energy, although it is lower in fibre compared with wholegrain carbohydrate sources.

Chorizo provides flavour and protein, but it is a processed meat and is higher in saturated fat and sodium, so it is best enjoyed occasionally.

Cottage cheese/ricotta and mozzarella provide calcium and some protein to support bone health.

Garlic, onion, chilli and basil provide antioxidants and plant compounds that support overall nutrient quality.