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Gnocchi gratin with broccoli and spinach

Name: Gnocchi gratin with broccoli and spinach
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Italian recipes
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 heaped tbsp plain flour; 350ml milk; 280g light cream cheese; 100g spinach; 100g kale; 1 small broccoli head, cut into small florets; 600g ready-made gnocchi; 30g grated parmesan or vegetarian alternative

Published: 2 Aug 16
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Gnocchi, mixed with broccoli and spinach, then smothered in a cheesy sauce – this easy gratin takes midweek comfort food to a whole new level.

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Easy
June 2016

Test kitchen approved

Serves 4
Hands-on time 30 min

Gnocchi, mixed with broccoli and spinach, then smothered in a cheesy sauce – this easy gratin takes midweek comfort food to a whole new level.

Can’t get enough of those fluffy little potato dumplings? We’ve got 50+ more gnocchi recipes for you to try.

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Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 527kcals
Fat: 17.6g (9.5g saturated)
Protein: 22.1g
Carbohydrates: 66g (11g sugars)
Fibre: 8.3g
Salt: 1.8g

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 heaped tbsp plain flour
350ml milk
280g light cream cheese
100g spinach
100g kale
1 small broccoli head, cut into small florets
600g ready-made gnocchi
30g grated parmesan or vegetarian alternative

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Method

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion over a medium heat for 5 minutes or until it starts to soften. Add the flour and fry for a minute more before gradually whisking in the milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and bubbles, then reduce the heat and stir in the cream cheese. Turn off the heat.
Heat the grill to medium-high. Boil a large saucepan of water. Put the kale in a colander and pour over a kettle of boiling water. Drain, refresh with cold water, then squeeze out as much water as possible. Add the gnocchi and broccoli to the boiling water and simmer for 4-5 minutes, then drain and pat dry. Stir the veg and gnocchi into the sauce, then pour into a 1.5 litre baking dish. Sprinkle over the grated cheese and grill for 15 minutes or until golden.