Description
This **Creamy Chorizo Gnocchi** is the ultimate quick comfort food dinner — pillowy gnocchi tossed with spicy, smoky chorizo and coated in a rich, luscious cream sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s bold, indulgent, and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1.1 lbs) potato gnocchi (fresh or store-bought)
- 250g (9 oz) chorizo sausage, sliced or crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 200ml (¾ cup) heavy cream
- 50g (½ cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- 100g (1 cup) baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: chili flakes or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Boil Gnocchi: Bring salted water to a boil, cook gnocchi until they float (2–3 minutes), then drain.
- Sauté Chorizo: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, cook chorizo until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Aromatics: In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic in the chorizo oil for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Make Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, then add Parmesan. Simmer gently until smooth.
- Combine: Add spinach and cooked gnocchi to the skillet. Stir to coat, then return chorizo to the pan.
- Season & Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with Parmesan or chili flakes, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh gnocchi for the best texture — they cook in minutes.
- Good-quality chorizo makes a huge difference in flavor.
- Add mushrooms, roasted peppers, or sun-dried tomatoes for variety.
- Deglaze with broth or pasta water if the sauce thickens too much.
- Balance richness with a squeeze of lemon juice or zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Creamy Chorizo Gnocchi, Chorizo Pasta, Gnocchi Dinner Recipes, Chorizo Recipes Dinner, Quick Pasta Recipes, Weeknight Comfort Food