Description
Pillowy gnocchi tossed with crispy chorizo in a creamy, spicy harissa–coconut sauce, brightened with cherry tomatoes and spinach—ready in around 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 500 g fresh gnocchi
- 150 g diced Spanish chorizo
- 1 tsp sunflower or olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 Tbsp harissa paste (rose or regular)
- 1 Tbsp tomato puree
- 200 ml full‑fat coconut milk
- 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 60 g baby spinach
- Chili flakes, freshly chopped parsley (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium‑high heat. Add chorizo and fry until crispy; remove with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil in the pan. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, salt and pepper to pan; sauté until softened (~5 min). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Stir in harissa paste and tomato puree, then pour in coconut milk and add cherry tomatoes; simmer ~5 min. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Meanwhile, boil gnocchi until they float (~2–4 min), then drain. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Add cooked gnocchi, crispy chorizo and spinach to the sauce; toss until warmed through and spinach wilts (~1–2 min). :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Serve topped with chili flakes and chopped parsley. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Notes
- Rose harissa offers a milder, aromatic flavor but regular harissa works equally well. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Use store‑bought fresh gnocchi to cut prep time; homemade is optional. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Add spinach and cherry tomatoes for freshness and color. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Dish is best served immediately; leftovers freeze but lose sauce texture. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ≈457 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: ≈1120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg