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Aubergine Gnocchi Gratin
Aubergine Gnocchi Gratin

Aubergine Gnocchi Gratin

with Baby Spinach and Rocket Salad

If you’re a pasta lover looking for something a little bit different, this gnocchi gratin is the perfect solution. These versatile Italian potato dumplings can be cooked a number of different ways but for this recipe we’ve gone for a double whammy, pan-frying them to give them a crispy coat before baking them in a rich aubergine and tomato sauce. Topped with a golden cheesy crumb and served with a simple rocket salad, this really is Mediterranean comfort cooking at its best.

Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Sulphites
Milk
Egg

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total35 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

1

Echalion Shallot

30

Panko Breadcrumbs

2

Ground Cumin

300

Gnocchi

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Egg, Milk)

1

Aubergine

(May contain traces of: Celery)

1.5

Tomato Passata

1

Garlic Clove**

12

Balsamic Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

40

Wild Rocket

12

Basil

40

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

125

Baby Spinach

½

Dried Thyme

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)467 kcal
Energy (kJ)1954 kJ
Fat7 g
of which saturates4 g
Carbohydrate78 g
of which sugars13 g
Protein21 g
Salt2 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Baking Tray
Grill Pan
Chopping Board
Grater
Knife
Oven dish
Bowl

Instructions

Grill the Aubergine
1

Preheat your grill to high. Remove the stalk top from the aubergine, halve it lengthways, cut into 2cm wide strips, then chop into 2cm cubes. Place it on a baking tray and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle on the cumin and drizzle over some oil. Mix well, then arrange in a single layer. Grill until browned, 10-12 mins. Turn halfway through cooking to make sure the aubergine doesn't burn. Keep to one side when cooked.

Pan-Fry the Gnocchi
2

Meanwhile, heat a glug of oil in a frying pan over high heat. Pan-fry the gnocchi until golden brown, 8-10 mins. Turn frequently to make sure they brown evenly.

Prep the Veggies
3

In the meantime, halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Pick the basil leaves from their stalks and roughly chop (discard the stalks).

Make your Sauce
4

When the gnocchi are ready, transfer to an ovenproof dish and return the now empty pan to medium heat. Add a splash of oil if your pan is dry and cook the shallot until softened, 4-5 mins. Add the garlic and dried thyme. Cook for 1 minute more, then add the tomato passata and balsamic vinegar. Simmer for 5 mins, then stir in the basil and baby spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Make the Crumb
5

When the aubergine has browned, add it to the tomato sauce, then spoon this on top of the gnocchi in the dish and stir together. In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the hard Italian cheese, a drizzle of oil and a good grind of black pepper. Sprinkle this on top of the dish and grill until golden, 3-4 mins. Tip: Keep and eye on it, you don't want the crumb to burn!

Finish and Serve
6

Whilst the gratin is under the grill, toss the rocket in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil. Serve the gnocchi gratin in deep bowls and finish with the rocket salad. Enjoy!

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