Pan-frying gnocchi brings a whole extra dimension to these pillowy little dumplings. The golden, crispy exterior provides a beautiful contrast with today's creamy sauce.
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1
Chestnut Mushrooms
1
Courgette
(May contain Celery)
2
Garlic Clove
1
Sage
1
Gnocchi
(Contains Cereals containing gluten May contain Egg, Milk)
30
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains Cereals containing gluten)
40
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains Milk, Egg)
1
Lemon
1
Creme Fraiche
(Contains Milk)
1
Wild Rocket
1
Olive Oil for the dressing
1
Olive Oil
100
Water
Thinly slice the chestnut mushrooms. Remove the top and bottom from the courgette, halve lengthways and chop into 1cm cubes. Grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Pick the sage leaves from their stalks and roughly chop (discard the stalks).
Put a glug of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the gnocchi to the pan and fry until golden brown and crispy, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Meanwhile, combine the panko breadcrumbs, the olive oil and the hard Italian cheese for the crumb in a small bowl, then set aside. Zest and halve the lemon.
Add the mushrooms to your (now empty) frying pan and return it to medium-high heat. Add a glug of oil if the pan is dry. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 mins. Next, add the courgette and cook for 4-5 mins. Add the sage and garlic and cook until fragrant, another 1-2 mins.
Preheat your grill to high. Return the gnocchi to the pan and remove it from the heat. Add the crème fraîche, a pinch of lemon zest and the water (amount specified in the ingredient list). Season with salt and black pepper, add a squeeze of lemon juice and stir to combine.
Transfer the gnocchi and sauce to an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle over the crumb mixture and finish with a good grind of black pepper. Grill until golden brown on top, 2-3 mins. Put the rocket in a large bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil (amount specified in the ingredient list), add a squeeze of lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and toss well