Description
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Gnocchi with Chorizo and Creamy Harissa Sauce Recipe. This dish is a delightful fusion of Italian and North African flavors, featuring soft gnocchi enveloped in a spicy, creamy harissa sauce complemented by crispy chorizo and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for any occasion, it’s quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. With its bold flavors and minimal cleanup, this recipe is sure to impress your family or guests while being an easy addition to your meal prep routine.
Ingredients
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- 1 tsp sunflower oil
- 150 g diced chorizo
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 ½ tbsp harissa paste
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 200 ml full-fat coconut milk
- 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 500 g fresh gnocchi
- 60 g baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chorizo for 3–4 minutes until it releases its oils; set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onion, red bell pepper, garlic, salt, and black pepper for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil for the gnocchi.
- Add harissa paste and tomato puree to the vegetable mixture; stir well.
- Pour in coconut milk and add cherry tomatoes; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook gnocchi in boiling water according to package instructions until they float (about 2–4 minutes).
- Transfer cooked gnocchi directly into the pan with sauce using a slotted spoon; add spinach and return chorizo.
- Stir everything together for an additional minute until spinach wilts; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-North African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg