Creamy Broccoli Gnocchi (Baked In One Pan)

Name: Creamy Broccoli Gnocchi (Baked In One Pan)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 (or 6 as a side)
Ingredients: 1 head broccoli; 2 teaspoons dried herbs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons mustard; 1 cup cream; 1 cup broth; 1 lemon; 1 cup frozen peas; 17 ounces gnocchi; 1½ cups cheddar cheese; ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs; ½ cup Parmesan Cheese; salt and pepper; fresh herbs e.g. parsley, basil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 (or 6 as a side)
Calories
799 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian, American

Creamy Broccoli Gnocchi (Baked In One Pan)

Emmett Bennett

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A creamy, cheesy (and yet on the lighter side!) one pan broccoli gnocchi bake that's just as delicious enjoyed by itself for dinner as it is on the side with meat or fish. Simply roast lots of broccoli in a baking pan, then stir everything else in. Bake for around 20 minutes until crisp, golden and bubbling. Mmm!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 head broccoli medium to large, cut into very small florets/pieces
2 teaspoons dried herbs (I like a mixture of mixed Italian herbs, fennel seeds - around ½ teaspoon - and thyme)
2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
3 cloves garlic sliced (not crushed)
2 teaspoons mustard Dijon or similar
1 cup cream (heavy cream or light cream or cooking cream - sour cream or crème fraiche also work well)
1 cup broth (stock) chicken or vegetable
1 lemon zest only
1 cup frozen peas
17 ounces gnocchi fresh or shelf stable (I like fresh)
1½ cups cheddar cheese or similar (amount to taste - I find 1 to 1½ cups to be the sweet spot)
⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup Parmesan Cheese
salt and pepper to taste
fresh herbs e.g. parsley, basil to serve (optional)

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Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 390F/200C (non-fan oven 430F/220C). Scatter the broccoli into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Toss together with the herbs, olive oil and garlic. Bake for around 10 minutes or until the broccoli is softened and lightly charred.
Meanwhile, slowly whisk the cream and then the broth/stock into the mustard until smooth. Stir in the lemon zest.
Add the frozen peas, gnocchi and grated cheddar cheese to the partly cooked broccoli in the pan. Grind over some salt and pepper (to taste). Stir well. Then pour over the cream mixture. Push the ingredients down into the liquid/smooth over the top with the back of a big spoon.
Sprinkle over the panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Then bake for around 20 to 25 minutes or until golden, crisp and bubbling. Scatter over some fresh herbs to serve (if you like).

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Notes

Gnocchi: I prefer to use the fresh refrigerated gnocchi, but shelf stable (usually in the pasta aisle) is fine, too. Alternatively, use frozen gnocchi, but let it defrost first.
Variations: Try different vegetables such as mushrooms, cauliflower and corn. Try adding a chopped onion at the same time as the broccoli. Add bacon (at the same time as the broccoli), or stir cooked ham or chicken through the mixture before baking for a meaty version.
Experiment with different dried herbs (I like thyme, fennel, basil, but any dried herbs work).
Storage and reheating/freezing: Leftovers keep well covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat either in the microwave for around 3 to 4 minutes, or in the baking dish in the oven at 350F/175C for 20 minutes.
You can freeze by assembling the dish fully, wrapping in a double or triple layer of plastic wrap/aluminium foil and freezing for up to 2 months. Let defrost in the fridge before baking, or bake from frozen for around 60 minutes covered, then 10 to 15 minutes uncovered.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 799kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 118mg (39%) Sodium 1254mg (52%) Potassium 733mg (21%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2773IU (55%) Vitamin C 166mg (184%) Calcium 623mg (62%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(or 6 as a side)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 799 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	799kcal	40%
Carbohydrates	69g	23%
Protein	28g	56%
Fat	48g	74%
Saturated Fat	26g	130%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	15g	75%
Cholesterol	118mg	39%
Sodium	1254mg	52%
Potassium	733mg	16%
Fiber	10g	40%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	2773IU	55%
Vitamin C	166mg	184%
Calcium	623mg	62%
Iron	7mg	39%