Ham & Spinach Gnocchi with Lemon
1 x 500 gram packet of gnocchi
2 teaspoons of olive oil
Approximately 400 grams of shaved ham, chopped into bits
1 x 250 gram punnet of cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 x 250 gram packet of frozen spinach, thawed
1 teaspoon of finely grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 jar of bechamel sauce (approximately 530 grams)
Approximately 1/2 a cup of grated parmesan cheese
Cook the gnocchi in a large saucepan to packet directions then drain and remove to a bowl,
cover to keep warm
Heat the oil in the same saucepan
Add the ham and tomatoes
Cook, stirring, for a few minutes until tomatoes are soft
Make sure there is no excess moisture in the defrosted spinach
Add the spinach, lemon rind & juice, bechamel sauce and parmesan to the pan
Stir until combined
Return gnocchi to saucepan
Cook over a low heat, stirring until hot
Season with salt and pepper to taste