This is my ultimate favourite gnocchi recipe. Packet gnocchi is so easy to find and is a great alternative to pasta. All the packet instructions on gnocchi recommend boiling it, however, I think that frying the gnocchi adds the gorgeous crispy texture that makes the dish work so well.

Ingredients: (serves 2)

• 1 pack of gnocchi (you will find it in supermarkets in the chiller next to the pizza section)
• 4 cloves of garlic, sliced
• Half a red chilli, sliced
• A few slices of chorizo (optional if vegetarian/ vegan)
• A few tbsp green jar pesto
• A handful of rocket
• A handful of cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
• A handful of basil
• Some parmesan, shaved (use vegan cheese, if vegan)

Method:

1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan. Put all the gnocchi in the pan and fry until golden. This should take about 5-8 minutes. Ensure that the pan is on a medium heat and that you continuously stir so the gnocchi does not burn. 
2. Remove the gnocchi from the pan. Heat up a bit more olive oil and fry the garlic, chilli and chorizo for a few seconds.
3. Then return the gnocchi to the pan and add the pesto.
4. Add the rocket, tomatoes and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Top with more rocket and the parmesan.