This speedy gnocchi dish only has 4 ingredients and takes just 20 minutes to make. Fluffy shop-bought gnocchi is tossed in a simple, yet incredibly tasty creamy black pepper sauce. Usually served with pasta, like spaghetti or pici, we've switched things up by serving with gnocchi, which makes for a heartier midweek dish.
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Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Cal/Serv:
490
Ingredients
800 g gnocchi
75 g butter
1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
50 g Pecorino Romano or Italian-style hard cheese, at room temperature, finely grated, plus optional extra to serve
Directions
Step 1Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the gnocchi just until they bob to the surface.
Step 2Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. When foaming, add the black pepper and cook for 1min, until fragrant.
Step 3Add a ladleful of the gnocchi cooking water (about 75ml) to the butter pan and toss to emulsify. Next, using a slotted spoon, add the gnocchi, followed by the cheese. Toss to melt and combine.
Step 4Divide between 4 bowls and serve immediately with extra cheese, if you like.
Toasting your pepper in a dry frying pan will give you a more intense flavour.
Make sure you use a vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese, if cooking for vegetarians.
You could swap the cheese for Parmesan, for a richer flavour.
Make sure your cheese is at room temperature so that it melts easier into the sauce, and to avoid a stringy texture.
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