Name: Creamy Chorizo Gnocchi With Peas
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 250 grams chorizo sausage; 1 onion; 500 ml chicken stock; 500 grams fresh gnocchi; 400 grams frozen peas; 150 ml double cream; 25 grams fresh chives

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This creamy chorizo gnocchi is a firm favourite in our house; mainly because it is so fast to make (ready in 15 minutes) and because no one could turn down smoky, salty chorizo mixed with soft pillows of gnocchi.

This sauce is creamy and totally moreish. I could drink it by the gallon.

Creamy gnocchi dishes are some of my favourites (see Creamy Sausage Gnocchi and Creamy Leek Gnocchi for more options!) and when you try this, you’ll see why.

It’s a perfect dish for children and my one year old loves munching on the little bites of gnocchi.

A white bowl full of creamy soup chorizo gnocchi with peas

The Ingredients

Chorizo – a ring of chorizo is best for this recipe. I like to use a spicy one – they impart so much flavour – but you can use whichever is your favourite.
Onion – one large brown or yellow onion is perfect. I keep the onion quite crunchy in this sauce – it provides a lovely texture contrast.
Chicken stock – homemade is best, but don’t worry if you don’t have any! If you get shop bought, try to get a liquid variety rather than using a stock cube.
Gnocchi – use a fresh gnocchi.
Peas – frozen are best!
Double cream – for ultimate creaminess.
Chives – you could sub for parsley at a push.

How To Cook Chorizo Gnocchi

Chorizo gnocchi process shot 1 - cooking the chorizo and onion

1. Fry the chorizo until golden, then add the diced onion. Cook for a minute or two.

Chorizo gnocchi process shot 2 - adding chicken stock

2. Add chicken stock.

Chorizo gnocchi process shot 3 - adding gnocchi and peas

3. Add gnocchi and frozen peas – bring to a simmer and cook for a few minutes until the gnocchi is soft.

Chorizo gnocchi process shot 4 - add cream and chives

4. Pour in cream and chopped chives and stir – it’s done!

Creamy Chorizo Gnocchi With Peas

Delicious, creamy chorizo gnocchi with peas and chives. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect for a quick weeknight comfort food option.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 13

Total Time 15

Serving Size people

Ingredients

250 grams chorizo sausage
1 onion
500 ml chicken stock
500 grams fresh gnocchi
400 grams frozen peas
150 ml double cream
25 grams fresh chives

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Instructions

Slice the chorizo and put in a high-sided saute pan on a high heat. Allow to crisp, then add the chopped onion.
Sizzle for 30 seconds then add the chicken stock.
Bring to the boil and add the gnocchi and peas. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, until the gnocchi is cooked through (you know it’s cooked when it’s squidgy to the touch).
Stir in the double cream and chopped chives, then season.