Name: The cheesy gnocchi boscaiola bake every pasta lover HAS to try
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500g packet of fresh gnocchi; 200g packet of shortcut bacon rashers, chopped; 200g cup mushrooms, sliced; 300ml tub light thickened cooking cream; 100g baby spinach leaves; 1½ cups grated Perfect Melt 4 cheeses

The cheesy gnocchi boscaiola bake every pasta lover HAS to try

We used Perfect Italiano Perfect Melt 4 Cheeses, available from major supermarkets.

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

25M

Total

40M

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Add this cheesy gnocchi boscaiola bake into the family dinner rotation if you’re looking to score some brownie points!

Ingredients

500g packet of fresh gnocchi

200g packet of shortcut bacon rashers, chopped

200g cup mushrooms, sliced

300ml tub light thickened cooking cream

100g baby spinach leaves

1½ cups grated Perfect Melt 4 cheeses

Method

Step 1.

Cook gnocchi according to the packet directions until tender. Drain.

Step 2.

Heat an oiled large frying pan over a high heat. Add bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes, or until golden.

Step 3.

Add mushrooms. Cook, stirring, for a further 3 minutes, or until soft.

Step 4.

Add cream and ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil. Gently boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5.

Add gnocchi and spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Transfer to an ovenproof dish (8-cup capacity).

Step 6.

Sprinkle with cheese. Cook in a hot oven (200C) for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

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