Easy Gnocchi Gratin with Meatballs and Mozzarella

This easy midweek family meal can be on the table in 20 minutes, using ready-made gnocchi, pork meatballs and a herby pasta sauce.

Preparation time :	5 minutes
Cooking time :	15 minutes to 20 minutes
Total time :	20 minutes to 25 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
300g pack Waitrose Organic 20 British Free Range Pork Meatballs
350g jar Waitrose Italian Napoletana Pasta Sauce
500g pack fresh Del’Ugo Potato Gnocchi
125g pack Galbani Santa Lucia Mozzarella, drained
½ x 25g pack fresh basil, roughly torn

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the meatballs for 5-6 minutes, until lightly browned, turning occasionally. Stir in the pasta sauce. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi according to pack instructions. Preheat the grill to a moderate temperature.
3. Drain the gnocchi and stir into the meatball mixture. Transfer to a heatproof dish then slice or tear the mozzarella into pieces and scatter over the top. Grill for 4-5 minutes until the cheese has melted and is bubbling.
4. Garnish with the basil and serve immediately with a fresh salad such as Waitrose Continental Salad.

Cook's tips

Try different tomato sauces, such as Waitrose Italian Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce, for a spicier dish.
Use lightly cooked pasta shapes in place of the gnocchi, if preferred.