15-Minute Spicy Chorizo & Lemon Gnocchi
Tired of the same old weeknight meals? This week, we're revolutionizing fast food with a dish that's bursting with flavor and ready in under 15 minutes. Pillowy gnocchi meets spicy chorizo, zesty lemon, and fresh parsley for a dinner that tastes like it took hours, but comes together in a flash.
In short
15-Minute Spicy Chorizo & Lemon Gnocchi takes about 15 minutes (5 min prep, 10 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 8 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Fresh Gnocchi800 g
- Cooking Chorizo, sliced200 g
- Garlic2 cloves
- Lemon1 pc
- Fresh Parsley, chopped1 handful
- Olive Oil1 tbsp
- Salt and Pepper0 to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)0 to taste
Instructions
- 1
Start by putting a large pot of salted water on to boil for the gnocchi.
- 2
While the water heats up, finely chop the garlic, slice the chorizo, and roughly chop the parsley. Zest the entire lemon, then cut it in half.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chorizo and fry for 3-4 minutes until crispy and it has released its flavorful oils.
- 4
Add the chopped garlic to the pan with the chorizo and fry for another minute until fragrant.
- 5
Once the water is boiling, add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions (usually 2-3 minutes, until they float to the surface).
- 6
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked gnocchi directly into the frying pan with the chorizo. Add a splash of the gnocchi cooking water to help create a light sauce.
- 7
Turn off the heat. Stir in the chopped parsley, lemon zest, and the juice of half the lemon. Toss everything together well.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.
Questions and answers
How long does 15-Minute Spicy Chorizo & Lemon Gnocchi take?
About 15 minutes in total: 5 minutes prep and 10 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 8 ingredients: Fresh Gnocchi, Cooking Chorizo, sliced, Garlic, Lemon, Fresh Parsley, chopped, Olive Oil …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
