Description
A delicious and easy gnocchi traybake featuring crispy gnocchi, roasted courgette, baby plum tomatoes, and artichokes, all infused with garlic and chilli flakes. Finished with a creamy lemony ricotta sauce and fresh basil, this vibrant dish is perfect for a comforting yet fresh meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 500g gnocchi
- 1 courgette, halved, then sliced into chunky pieces
- 100g baby plum tomatoes, halved
- 100g artichokes in oil, plus 2 tbsp of the oil
- 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled, lightly bashed
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 85g ricotta
- 1 lemon, zested, then sliced into wedges
- 10g basil, roughly chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan) or gas mark 8 to prepare for roasting the gnocchi and vegetables.
- Combine ingredients in roasting tray: In a large roasting tray, place the gnocchi, sliced courgette, and halved baby plum tomatoes. Add the artichokes with their oil, the lightly bashed unpeeled garlic cloves, and the chilli flakes. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Using your hands, mix everything thoroughly to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Roast the traybake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the gnocchi are crispy around the edges and the vegetables are soft and tender.
- Prepare lemony ricotta: While the traybake is roasting, mix the ricotta with the lemon zest in a small bowl. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add ricotta and basil: Once the gnocchi and vegetables are roasted, remove the tray from the oven and dot the lemony ricotta mixture over the top. Sprinkle the roughly chopped basil over everything.
- Mix and serve: Divide the gnocchi traybake between two bowls, mixing well so the ricotta melts and forms a creamy sauce with the roasted ingredients. Serve with the lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over before eating.
Notes
- You can substitute artichokes in oil with fresh or marinated artichokes if preferred.
- For a spicier dish, add more chilli flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Use fresh ricotta for the creamiest texture, or light ricotta for a lower-fat option.
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the crispiness of the gnocchi.
- For an extra herbaceous flavor, add some fresh oregano with the basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: gnocchi, traybake, lemony ricotta, roasted vegetables, easy dinner, vegetarian Italian dish
