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Crispy Gnocchi with Chorizo, Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Crispy Gnocchi with Chorizo, Tomatoes and Mozzarella

By OcadoLifePublished on 21 March 2025“Gnocchi crisps up beautifully in a frying pan, and is delicious paired with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fragrant basil,” says food stylist Rukmini Iyer – author of the bestselling Roasting Tin series – who created this Crispy Gnocchi with Chorizo, Tomatoes and Mozzarella. “The chorizo adds smokiness and oomph – it really is a wonderful combination: warming, comforting, colourful and so easy.” Give Rukmini’s Chickpeas Cacio e Pepe a go for another one-pan midweek treat.
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Time and servings

25 minsTotal time
4Servings
10 minsPrep time
15 minsCooking time

Ingredients

  • 225g chorizo ring, sliced
  • 500g gnocchi
  • 1 (25g) pack basil, shredded
  • 350g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 150g mini mozzarella balls

Method

  • Step 1

    Heat a large, dry frying pan over a medium heat. Add the sliced chorizo and cook for 5 mins, stirring until crisp.

  • Step 2

    Meanwhile, blanch the gnocchi in boiling water for 2 mins. Drain and set aside.

  • Step 3

    Add half the basil to the chorizo pan with the cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Cook for 4 mins, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened; tip into a bowl.

  • Step 4

    Wipe out the frying pan and add the olive oil; fry the gnocchi in a single layer for 2 mins each side until crisp. Add the tomatoes and chorizo; stir. Dot over the mini mozzarella balls; pop under a hot grill for 2-3 mins. Serve scattered with the remaining basil.