During the week, we often don't have much time to spend in the kitchen cooking dinner. This is when quick and easy recipes can come in really handy, and they don't have to be boring or tasteless either. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, whilst known for his decadent meals, is also a champion for simplicity in the kitchen.
He's released plenty of books and TV shows centered around convenient yet delicious cooking, which are ideal for those of us with busy lives. So, if you're looking for another recipe to add to your rotation, then you'll want to give his creamy leek gnocchi a go. This tasty pasta dish, which is topped with a succulent bacon crumb, comes together in less than half an hour making it ideal for preparing midweek.
And, if you happen to have any leftovers, it makes a delicious lunch for having the next day. On his website, Jamie said: "It’s hard to beat a warming bowl of gnocchi, particularly when it riffs off the flavours of a carbonara, complete with a deliciously crunchy bacon crumb. Whip this up for a loved one and you’re sure to win their heart.
" Here's everything you need to make this dish, which serves two. Ingredients One rasher of smoked streaky higher-welfare bacon One slice of leftover bread One large leek (160g) Olive oil 400g fresh potato gnocchi One large free-range egg 25g Parmesan cheese 160g salad leaves, to serve extra virgin olive oil Method Put the bacon into a large, cold non-stick frying pan on a medium heat and cook for two to four minutes on .
