This one-pan gnocchi proves dinner doesn't have to be hard.

This one-pan gnocchi is a quick dinner for busy evenings — you dump everything in, let it cook, and finish with cheese.

Simple ingredients, simple steps and minimal cleanup.

One-Pan Cheesy Broccoli Gnocchi.

Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 minutesCook time: 10–12 minutes

Ingredients:

2 packets dried gnocchi

1 bag frozen broccoli

1 onion, grated

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp vegetable stock 

Salt and pepper, to taste

Olive oil, for frying

Shredded cheese (any kind), for topping

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Method:

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Add the dried gnocchi, grated onion, garlic, vegetable stock, salt, and pepper. Fry for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi starts to brown.

Add the frozen broccoli straight into the pan.

Pour in a small dash of water (just enough to create steam), then cover with a lid.

Cook for 3–5 minutes until the broccoli softens and the gnocchi finishes cooking.

Remove the lid, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, and let it melt.

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