Ham & pea gnocchi traybake
Let your oven do the work with our easy gnocchi traybake made with leeks, ham hock, peas and a cheesy breadcrumb topping. It's an ideal midweek family dish
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 10 ½tbsp olive oil
- 2leeks , finely sliced
- 200g frozen peas
- 150g ham hock , shredded
- ¼nutmeg , grated
- 220g crème fraîche
- 1tsp English mustard
- 500g fresh gnocchi
- 75g swiss cheese (such as emmental), grated
- 30g breadcrumbs (see tip below)
Instructions
Step 1
Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7, then heat 2 tbsp oil in a large, deep, ovenproof frying pan over medium heat and cook the leeks with a pinch each of salt and pepper for 10-12 mins until softened. Add the peas and cook for 1-2 mins more, then stir through the ham, nutmeg, crème fraîche and mustard. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir well. Once the crème fraîche sauce has loosened, stir in the gnocchi and most of the cheese. Season to taste.Step 2
Combine the rest of the cheese with the breadcrumbs and remaining 1/2 tbsp oil, then scatter this over the gnocchi. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 20-25 mins until bubbling and golden. Season with a crack of black pepper to serve.