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Baked Gnocchi with Crispy Ham Hock and Peas

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Baked Gnocchi with Crispy Ham Hock and Peas

This easy baked gnocchi dish pairs a simple creamy sauce and fresh peas with crispy ham hock for a rich and hearty dish.
Serves 4 generously
Total 35 min
Prep 10 min
Cook 25 min
Easy

Introduction from Rukmini Iyer

What’s better than baked gnocchi? Baked gnocchi with crispy ham hock on top. This simple family-friendly dinner is perfect for a quick, easy weeknight meal: all the major food groups in one tin.

Ingredients

500g gnocchi
400g frozen peas
300g crème fraîche
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp sea salt flakes (optional)
freshly ground black pepper
180g shredded free-range ham hock
½ lemon, juice only
A handful of flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan/200°C/gas 6. Put the gnocchi into a large bowl and pour over a kettleful of boiling water. Let it stand for 2 minutes, then drain well and tip the gnocchi into a roasting tin along with the peas, crème fraîche, mustard, salt (if using) and freshly ground black pepper.

Mix everything well in the tin, then scatter the shredded ham hock evenly all over. Grind over a little more black pepper, then transfer to the oven and bake for 25 minutes, until the ham is nicely crisped.

Squeeze over the lemon juice, scatter over the flat-leaf parsley and serve hot.

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