One Pan Spice Gnocchi and Meatballs

Serves
4

Preparation
15 Minutes

Cooking Time
35 Minutes

Ingredients
- 6 thick gourmet sausages, lamb, beef, pork or chicken
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil, if needed
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2-1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 500g Grand Italian Potato Gnocchi
- 700ml good quality pasta
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Rocket or spinach leaves, for serving
- Shredded or flaked Parmesan, for serving

Method
1. Use a sharp knife to cut along the length of each sausage. Remove the meat from the skins, then cut each sausage into 4 and roll each piece into a ball to make 24 meatballs.
2. Place the meatballs into a large non-stick sauté pan and lightly fry the meatballs for 6 to 8 minutes over a medium heat until browned. Use paper towel to wipe all excess fat from the pan.
3. Add oil if necessary to the pan with the onion, garlic, herbs and spices and sauté for 5 minutes or until the onions are soft. Toss in the gnocchi, sauté a further 2 minutes then stir through the passata and brown sugar, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Season to taste.
4. Spoon the pasta and meatballs into serving bowls, top with rocket and Parmesan. Serve immediately.