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Easy Creamy Chorizo & Leek Gnocchi

Easy Creamy Chorizo & Leek Gnocchi

with Rocket & Parmesan Cheese
4.0(133)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 19, 2026
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1200 kcal
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36.2g
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15 minutes
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  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Soy

Short on time? We’ve got you sorted! Pillowy gnocchi gets tossed through a creamy chorizo, leek and celery sauce for a satisfying meal that can be whipped up in just 15 minutes. Top it with a peppery rocket and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and dig in!

1 packet

Leek

1 packet

Gnocchi

( )

200 g

Mild Chorizo

1

Celery

1 packet

Rocket Leaves

1 packet

Cream

()

1 packet

Parmesan Cheese

()

1 sachet

Chicken-Style Stock Powder

½

Lemon

1 drizzle

olive oil

¼ cup

water

Calories1200 kcal
Energy (kJ)5030 kJ
Fat79.6 g
of which saturates42.9 g
Carbohydrate82.4 g
of which sugars8.6 g
Dietary Fibre5.2 g
Protein36.2 g
Sodium2290 mg
•Large Non-Stick Pan

Cook the gnocchi
1

• In a large frying pan, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.
• When oil is hot, pan-fry gnocchi, tossing occasionally, until golden, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. 
TIP: Add extra oil if the gnocchi sticks to the pan. 

Get prepped
2

• Meanwhile, thinly slice celery. 
• Slice lemon into wedges.
• Cut mild chorizo into 1cm chunks.

Cook the chorizo & bring it all together
3

• Return large frying pan to high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
• Add chorizo, celery and sliced leek and cook, tossing, until browned, 4-5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to mediumstir in cream (see ingredients), the water and chicken-style stock powder and cook until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat, then stir through cooked gnocchi and a squeeze of lemon juice until combined. Season with pepper. 
TIP: Add a splash more water if the pasta looks dry! 

Finish & serve
4

• Divide creamy chorizo and leek gnocchi between bowls. 
• Top with rocket leaves and squeeze over some lemon juice.
• Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Enjoy!

  • Flavour: Delicious and very filling, though some found the gnocchi too stodgy for their taste.
  • Ease of prep: Extremely easy to prepare, making it a quick and satisfying meal option.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding extra cream for a more luscious sauce texture.