Pan-fried gnocchi with broccoli pesto and grilled veg

Name: Pan-fried gnocchi with broccoli pesto and grilled veg
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 350g/12oz broccoli (about 1 head), roughly chopped; 100ml/3½fl oz olive oil, plus extra to loosen if desired; 50-100g/2-3½oz toasted pine nuts, to taste; 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped; 1 green chilli, finely chopped; 50g/1¾oz parmesan cheese (or vegetarian alternative), freshly grated; salt and pepper, to taste; 300g/10½oz green vegetables such as asparagus, purple sprouting broccoli, courgettes and baby leeks; olive oil, for drizzling and frying; 1 pack shop-bought gnocchi; 3 slices pancetta, baked or grilled, to garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:10min

Fast and tasty green veg - griddled for that smoky taste. The ready-made gnocchi are fried for extra crunch and served with a homemade chilli broccolli pesto.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:05:48 GMT