eCook Meal
Chorizo Gnocchi & Chilli Dressing
with Italian-style hard cheese & thyme
This recipe is going to gnocchi your socks off, Chef! Pillowy sweet potato gnocchi share a plate with crispy chorizo, which are all embraced by a dreamy, creamy cheese sauce. To balance the richness, the dish is completed with a chilli-lime dressing.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
GO, GO GNOCCHI
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 1-2 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of the gnocchi water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
PREP
Roughly chop the chorizo. Peel & finely dice ½ the Onion. Peel and grate the Garlic. Rinse and pick the thyme.
CHECK THE CHORIZO
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chopped chorizo until crispy, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SAUCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). When hot, fry the diced Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated Garlic and the picked thyme, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add 20g of butter and the flour. Fry, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Gradually whisk in the milk, making sure there are no lumps. Simmer until thickening, 2-3 minutes.
FINAL TOUCHES & FLAVOURS
Add ½ the grated cheese, ½ the lemon juice, and seasoning to the sauce. Stir through the cooked gnocchi and ½ the fried chorizo. Loosen the sauce with the reserved gnocchi water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat.
DRESSING
In a small bowl, combine the chilli flakes with the remaining lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil.
DISH UP DINNER
Plate up the creamy chorizo gnocchi and drizzle over the chilli dressing (to taste). Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and the crispy chorizo. Finish off with a crack of black pepper. Cheers, Chef!
GO, GO GNOCCHI
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 1-2 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of the gnocchi water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
PREP
Roughly chop the chorizo. Peel & finely dice the Onion. Peel and grate the Garlic. Rinse and pick the thyme.
CHECK THE CHORIZO
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chopped chorizo until crispy, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SAUCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). When hot, fry the diced Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated Garlic and the picked thyme, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add 40g of butter and the flour. Fry, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Gradually whisk in the milk, making sure there are no lumps. Simmer until thickening, 2-3 minutes.
FINAL TOUCHES & FLAVOURS
Add ½ the grated cheese, ½ the lemon juice, and seasoning to the sauce. Stir through the cooked gnocchi and ½ the fried chorizo. Loosen the sauce with the reserved gnocchi water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat.
DRESSING
In a small bowl, combine the chilli flakes with the remaining lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil.
DISH UP DINNER
Plate up the creamy chorizo gnocchi and drizzle over the chilli dressing (to taste). Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and the crispy chorizo. Finish off with a crack of black pepper. Cheers, Chef!
GO, GO GNOCCHI
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 1-2 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of the gnocchi water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
PREP
Roughly chop the chorizo. Peel & finely dice 1½ of the onions. Peel and grate the Garlic. Rinse and pick the thyme.
CHECK THE CHORIZO
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chopped chorizo until crispy, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SAUCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). When hot, fry the diced Onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated Garlic and the picked thyme, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add 60g of butter and the flour. Fry, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Gradually whisk in the milk, making sure there are no lumps. Simmer until thickening, 3-4 minutes.
FINAL TOUCHES & FLAVOURS
Add ½ the grated cheese, ½ the lemon juice, and seasoning to the sauce. Stir through the cooked gnocchi and ½ the fried chorizo. Loosen the sauce with the reserved gnocchi water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat.
DRESSING
In a small bowl, combine the chilli flakes with the remaining lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil.
DISH UP DINNER
Plate up the creamy chorizo gnocchi and drizzle over the chilli dressing (to taste). Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and the crispy chorizo. Finish off with a crack of black pepper. Cheers, Chef!
GO, GO GNOCCHI
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 1-2 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of the gnocchi water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
PREP
Roughly chop the chorizo. Peel & finely dice the onions. Peel and grate the Garlic. Rinse and pick the thyme.
CHECK THE CHORIZO
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chopped chorizo until crispy, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SAUCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). When hot, fry the diced Onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated Garlic and the picked thyme, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add 80g of butter and the flour. Fry, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Gradually whisk in the milk, making sure there are no lumps. Simmer until thickening, 3-4 minutes.
FINAL TOUCHES & FLAVOURS
Add ½ the grated cheese, ½ the lemon juice, and seasoning to the sauce. Stir through the cooked gnocchi and ½ the fried chorizo. Loosen the sauce with the reserved gnocchi water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat.
DRESSING
In a small bowl, combine the chilli flakes with the remaining lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil.
DISH UP DINNER
Plate up the creamy chorizo gnocchi and drizzle over the chilli dressing (to taste). Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and the crispy chorizo. Finish off with a crack of black pepper. Cheers, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R84.21
for 4 servings · R21.05 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Lemon Juice needs 80 mlLemon Juice 500 ml 500 ml at R29.99 · 16% of packR4.80
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 125 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Low Fat Fresh Milk needs 400 mlFresh Low Fat Milk 2 L 2 L at R38.99 · 20% of packR7.80
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Fresh Thyme needs 10 gFree Range Slow Cooked Thyme & Garlic Confit Chicken Leg Quarters Avg 1.2 kg 1.2 kg at R197.19 · 1% of packR1.64
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Sliced Pork Chorizo
- Cake Flour
- Sweet Potato Gnocchi
- Dried Chilli Flakes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Chorizo Gnocchi & Chilli Dressing?
The preparation time for Chorizo Gnocchi & Chilli Dressing with Italian-style hard cheese & thyme is between 25 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Chorizo Gnocchi & Chilli Dressing with Italian-style hard cheese & thyme?
The total time required to make Chorizo Gnocchi & Chilli Dressing with Italian-style hard cheese & thyme is between 30 and 35 minutes.
How many servings does Chorizo Gnocchi & Chilli Dressing provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Chorizo Gnocchi & Chilli Dressing?
Cake Flour, Dried Chilli Flakes, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Lemon Juice, Milk, Onion, Pork Chorizo, Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Thyme
What is the nutritional information of Chorizo Gnocchi & Chilli Dressing?
Calories: 606, Carbs: 80 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 28 grams, Sugar: 9.8 grams, Salt: 1218 grams
How do I prepare Chorizo Gnocchi & Chilli Dressing?
DISH UP DINNER: Plate up the creamy chorizo gnocchi and drizzle over the chilli dressing (to taste). Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and the crispy chorizo. Finish off with a crack of black pepper. Cheers, Chef! CHECK THE CHORIZO: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chopped chorizo until crispy, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. DRESSING: In a small bowl, combine the chilli flakes with the remaining lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. GO, GO GNOCCHI: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 1-2 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of the gnocchi water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SAUCE: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). When hot, fry the diced onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the picked thyme, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add 40g of butter and the flour. Fry, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Gradually whisk in the milk, making sure there are no lumps. Simmer until thickening, 2-3 minutes. FINAL TOUCHES & FLAVOURS: Add ½ the grated cheese, ½ the lemon juice, and seasoning to the sauce. Stir through the cooked gnocchi and ½ the fried chorizo. Loosen the sauce with the reserved gnocchi water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat. PREP: Roughly chop the chorizo. Peel & finely dice the onion. Peel and grate the garlic. Rinse and pick the thyme.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Chorizo Gnocchi & Chilli Dressing?
Cake Flour, Dried Chilli Flakes, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Lemon Juice, Milk, Onion, Pork Chorizo, Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Thyme
How many calories does Chorizo Gnocchi & Chilli Dressing have?
606 calories
How much fat content does Chorizo Gnocchi & Chilli Dressing have?
grams