Gnocchi Bake with Cauliflower and Ham

A hearty gnocchi bake with tender cauliflower, savoury ham and a golden cheese crust. A pinch of chili makes it pleasantly spicy.

By yumbelo · 3 servings · 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 400 g Cauliflower, cut into florets
• 500 g Gnocchi
• 150 g Cooked ham, diced
• 1 pc Onion, finely diced
• 1 pc Garlic clove, finely minced
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 250 ml Cream
• 100 g Gouda, grated
• 30 g Parmesan, grated
• 1 pinch Nutmeg, grated
• 1 pinch Chili flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C, conventional heat (top and bottom).
2. Cook the cauliflower florets in boiling salted water for about 4 minutes until al dente, then drain and let them dry.
3. Sweat the onion and garlic in olive oil in a large pan until translucent. Add the diced ham and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add the gnocchi to the pan and fry for 3 minutes until the surface takes on a little color.
5. Season the cream with nutmeg, chili flakes, salt and pepper and pour it over the pan. Fold in the cauliflower.
6. Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof dish, sprinkle with Gouda and Parmesan and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
7. Serve hot.