Gnocchi with broccoli & parmesan cream sauce

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• foxylou86

  23 February 2011

  foxylou86 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  We swapped natural yoghurt and cream for the creme fraiche, and it was great

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• maciekemem

  24 February 2011

  maciekemem commented on this recipe

  I'd rather stick to cream. You can also make the gnocci yourself. It takes a little more time and work but is sure worth it.

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• alicecodsi

  24 February 2011

  alicecodsi commented on this recipe

  The original recipe is easier and healthier! Just cook the broccoli, put in the pan with garlic chilly flakes for a couple of minute then put the pasta and 100g or 150g of Parmesan, mix it well and it will all go creamy.. no need of creme! Look for a pasta called orecchiete, small ears in italian!!

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• bengal-mad

  25 February 2011

  bengal-mad rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Ok... this was the first time I'd tried Gnocchi and I have to say, I was not impressed, it's put me off ever trying it again! Sauce was ok, made it with cream but I think I over did it with the garlic, best bit was the broccoli!

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• Loulou890

  28 February 2011

  Loulou890 commented on this recipe

  The recipe sounds lovely but can I point out that Parmesan cheese is NOT vegetarian. it's is one of a few cheeses that is never vegetarian and you cannot buy vegetarian versions of parmesan. it contains animal rennet taken from the stomach of calves. This comment is being made to help people who might be hosting a vegetarian for dinner and do not want to be embarrassed when their guest cannot eat the dish. I'm disappointed that BBC Food have included this in their pages of veggie food. It causes confusion amongst restaurants, caterers and the public. Please would you not publish dishes containing Parmesan as 'vegetarian'

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• Loulou890

  28 February 2011

  Loulou890 commented on this recipe

  The recipe sounds lovely but can I point out that Parmesan cheese is NOT vegetarian. it's is one of a few cheeses that is never vegetarian and you cannot buy vegetarian versions of parmesan. it contains animal rennet taken from the stomach of calves. This comment is being made to help people who might be hosting a vegetarian for dinner and do not want to be embarrassed when their guest cannot eat the dish. I'm disappointed that BBC Food have included this in their pages of veggie food. It causes confusion amongst restaurants, caterers and the public. Please would you not publish dishes containing Parmesan as 'vegetarian'

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• PokkaDee

  08 March 2011

  PokkaDee rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Tried this today with shop bought Gnocchi and added the parmesan at the last minute. We really enjoyed it! The recipe for the sauce is perfect, didn't need extra seasoning.

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• KM1971

  15 March 2011

  KM1971 commented on this recipe

  Couldn't agree more with LouLou. Parmesan is the bane of any strict vegetarians life. There is however an alternative, it's called 'not just a pasta cheese'. I suggest you google it. I do sympathise with non vegetarians who do try hard to accommodate their veggie friends. Recipes like this don't help!

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• Kuifke

  30 March 2011

  Kuifke rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Easy to make. I think it needs some spices

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• janaskar

  16 April 2011

  janaskar rated and commented on this recipe

  

  My kids loved this recipe, especially the sauce. Was very easy to make and didn't need any additional seasoning. Will be a regular meal on our house.

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• cupcake

  05 May 2011

  cupcake commented on this recipe

  I was really impressed with this recipe, very tasty and feels super indulgent.

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• cupcake

  05 May 2011

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• Goodfood

  17 May 2011

  Goodfood rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Use a vegetarian parmesan!

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• Srivvy

  20 July 2011

  Srivvy commented on this recipe

  Yet another non-vegetarian recipe in the so-called 'vegetarian' section. I am ready to scream. I have had this problem in so many restaurants that it's unbelievable. It is NOT EVEN LEGAL to describe a restaurant menu item as vegetarian when it is not, so please don't encourage these people by perpetuating the idea that enzymes extracted from the stomachs of slaughtered newly-born calves are vegetarian. i have found that many chefs actually do know that parmesan is made with these enzymes, but prefer to fool their customers for their own convenience - which is, of course, illegal. as for the rest of the chefs, how are they supposed to know any better when they are told on websites and by celebrity chefs that it is OK to put parmesan in so-called vegetarian dishes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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• Tartansanta

  03 August 2011

  Tartansanta commented on this recipe

  Oh dear, I didn't know that about Parmesan and will avoid it in future. I am new to vegetarianism. Just didn't feel right eating meat any longer. What would be a good alternative? Will vegetarian cheeses be strong enough? Maybe just a sprinkling of black pepper would do??

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• SalsJ

  30 August 2011

  SalsJ rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Delicious recipe! My other half made this for me as a treat 'night-off' and it was gorgeous. He doesn't cook that ofter but was able to pull this one off very well indeed!

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• hellywelly

  14 September 2011

  hellywelly rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This was truly delicious. My only comment is that for 2 greedy, hungry people 250gms gnocci would not be enough! Made it with a 500gm pack, and it served 3 very happy people.

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• Dhazza

  14 October 2011

  Dhazza rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Quick and easy. Used a vegetarian alternative and it still tastes great! Chilli flakes really do add to the flavour.

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• donnap

  28 November 2011

  donnap rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Quick, easy and yummy!! used a little fresh green chilli instead of dried. No meat but still impressed my carnivore boyfriend... very happy :)

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• Helen H

  01 December 2011

  Helen H commented on this recipe

  Have not made this recipe yet, was looking for ideas and saw comments on PARMESAN. If you contact the Vegetarin Society they will send you free cards you can pass to chefs/restraunts advising them that Parmesan is not Vegetarian. If you are new to being Vegetarian check out their website www.vegsoc.org

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Ingredients

• butter
• 1 garlic clove , crushed
• pinch chilli flakes (optional)
• 150ml vegetable stock
• 4 tbsp half-fat crème fraîche
• 50g parmesan , or vegetarian alternative, finely grated
• 250g tenderstem broccoli , halved lengthways if large
• 250g gnocchi

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Serves 2

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Prep 10 mins

Cook 20 mins

Vegetarian

Ingredients

• butter
• 1 garlic clove , crushed
• pinch chilli flakes (optional)
• 150ml vegetable stock
• 4 tbsp half-fat crème fraîche
• 50g parmesan , or vegetarian alternative, finely grated
• 250g tenderstem broccoli , halved lengthways if large
• 250g gnocchi

PER SERVING

409 kcalories, protein 19g, carbohydrate 47.4g, fat 17.2 g, saturated fat 10.3g, fibre 5.9g, salt 2.67 g

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