'Marry me' gnocchi

Ingredients

For 3 servings

• •1 c. à soupe olive oil plus extra for drizzling
• •2 shallots finely chopped
• •2 garlic cloves crushed
• •pinch of chilli flakes
• •3 -4 thyme sprigs leaves picked
• •2 c. à soupe sundried tomato purée
• •150 ml cream or 100g mascarpone
• •25 g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, grated
• •500 g gnocchi
• •1 camembert (about 250g; ensure vegetarian, if needed)
• •6 sage leaves

Method

1. 1.Heat the oil in an ovenproof skillet or frying pan over a low-medium heat and cook the shallots for 5-8 mins until softened.
2. 2.Stir in the garlic, chilli flakes and thyme, cook for a minute, then add the tomato purée, cream and half the parmesan. Season.
3. 3.Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi in a pan of boiling water following pack instructions, then drain, reserving a mugful of the cooking water. Add the gnocchi to the sauce along with a splash of the reserved cooking water to loosen, if needed. Heat the grill to high.
4. 4.Slice the camembert and arrange the slices over the gnocchi. Rub each sage leaf with a little olive oil, then arrange these on top of the cheese. Grill for 4-5 mins until golden and bubbling. Season with freshly ground black pepper, then serve.