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Speedy Sausage Gnocchi Gratin

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The whole family will love this tasty, economical sausage gratin dish with potato gnocchi, canned tomatoes, broccoli and grated cheese. It’s easy and on the table in under 30 mins.

This recipe is part of our budget-friendly collection, made up of recipes that will feed a family for under £1.50 a portion*. 

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Serves: 4

Cooking Skill: Easy

Ingredients

1 x 454g pack standard pork sausages, skins removed and shaped into small meatballs
1 teaspoon garlic purée or paste
1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes or 1 x 400g carton/jar tomato passata
1 x 500g pack fresh gnocchi (potato dumplings) of your choice
300g broccoli, cut into small florets or 200g frozen peas
100g grated cheese (we used mozzarella)

Method

Step 1

Heat a large heatproof frying pan over moderate heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 4-5 minutes or until lightly brown.

Step 2

Add the garlic purée or paste and cook for 1 minute, then add the chopped tomatoes or passata. Season to taste, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi according to the pack instructions with the broccoli or peas. Drain, reserving a cupful of the cooking water.

Step 4

Tip the gnocchi and the vegetables into the sausage mix, add a little of the reserved cooking water, if required to loosen the sauce.

Step 5

Mix well and scatter over the cheese.

Step 6

Transfer to a preheated, moderate grill and heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is golden.

Step 7

Serve the gratin with a crisp salad.

Tips and Serving Suggestions

If preferred replace the gnocchi with cooked pasta shapes or use frozen broccoli florets instead of fresh and simply add with the cooked gnocchi.

*Cost per serving based on proportion of ingredients used to make the dish. Total cost of ingredients calculated based on average price across four British supermarkets. Prices correct as of 03.08.23; but are subject to change due to fluctuations in ingredient prices. 

Each serving provides

Based on sausages
Energy

2558kj

611kcal

30%

Fat

31.4g

45%

Saturates

12.8g

64%

Sugars

8.8g

10%

Salt

1.98g

33%

% of an adult's Reference intake
Typical energy values per 100g: 523kJ, 125kcal, 6.4g fat, 2.6g saturates
Each serving provides: 5.1g Protein, 12.1g Carbohydrate, 1.9g Fibre
If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary

Method

Step 1

Heat a large heatproof frying pan over moderate heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 4-5 minutes or until lightly brown.

Step 2

Add the garlic purée or paste and cook for 1 minute, then add the chopped tomatoes or passata. Season to taste, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi according to the pack instructions with the broccoli or peas. Drain, reserving a cupful of the cooking water.

Step 4

Tip the gnocchi and the vegetables into the sausage mix, add a little of the reserved cooking water, if required to loosen the sauce.

Step 5

Mix well and scatter over the cheese.

Step 6

Transfer to a preheated, moderate grill and heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is golden.

Step 7

Serve the gratin with a crisp salad.

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