Description
Spicy chorizo gnocchi creates a bold Italian-Spanish fusion dish with intense flavors. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, promising rich comfort you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz gnocchi
- 5.5 oz chorizo (finely diced)
- 3.5 oz cream cheese
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) chicken stock
- 1.5 oz parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus additional for garnish)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 small red pepper (finely diced)
- 1 small red onion (finely diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 handful fresh basil (coarsely torn)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature, sizzling chorizo until edges turn crispy and golden, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add diced red onion and red pepper to the chorizo, sautéing until vegetables become tender and slightly translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, allowing its fragrance to release for one minute, then pour in chicken stock, tomato paste, and cream cheese, stirring until ingredients meld into a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Simultaneously, cook gnocchi in rapidly boiling salted water, removing them once they float to the surface, typically within 2-3 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving a small amount of starchy cooking liquid.
- Gently fold gnocchi into the simmering sauce, ensuring each dumpling is lavishly coated. Sprinkle grated Parmesan and torn fresh basil, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Plate the chorizo-infused gnocchi immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese. Serve piping hot to maximize the rich, complex flavors of this comforting dish.
Notes
- Chorizo naturally brings intense heat, so choose mild varieties if you prefer less spiciness or want to accommodate sensitive palates.
- Replace chorizo with plant-based sausage or smoked paprika-seasoned mushrooms to maintain the smoky, rich flavor profile.
- Pat gnocchi dry before adding to sauce to prevent excess water and ensure a crispy, golden exterior when mixed.
- If sauce appears too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water to achieve desired creamy consistency without losing flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 643 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg