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One-Pot Corn and Chorizo Gnocchi

One-Pot Corn and Chorizo Gnocchi

with Creamy Sweet Pepper Sauce
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Calories
: 
990 kcal
Protein
: 
37g protein
Total
: 
25 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Egg
  • Milk
  • Fish
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Crustaceans
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Tree nuts
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame

A hard-to-resist, quick and convenient mash-up of Latin-and Italian-inspired flavours finds itself on the dinner table tonight. Seasoned chorizo sausage anchors the flavours of sweet peppers and corn in this one-pot masterpiece. Ingredients: Gnocchi (mashed potatoes (water, potato flakes, turmeric), flour, dehydrated potato flakes (contains soy monoglycerides, sodium acid pyrophosphate, citric acid), liquid whole egg, water, durum wheat semolina, canola oil, salt, cultured dextrose (contains maltodextrin)) (egg, wheat) • Chorizo sausage (pork, water, sugars (dextrose), spices, salt, paprika, potassium chloride, potassium phosphate, flavour, dehydrated onion, dehydrated garlic, sodium erythorbate, sodium diacetate, paprika extractives, spice extractives, bakon Hfbn) • Sweet bell pepper • Thaw-friendly corn (corn, modified vinegar) • Roasted red pepper pesto (roasted red pepper, soybean oil, water, sunflower seeds, garlic, parmesan cheese (milk, bacterial culture, salt, lipase, calcium chloride, microbial enzyme, powdered cellulose), modified corn starch, salt, sugar, herbs, citric acid, spices, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate) (milk) • Cream cheese (milk ingredients, modified milk ingredients, salt, bacterial culture, lactic acid, guar gum, carob bean gum, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate) (milk) • Cream sauce spice blend (wheat flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, canola oil, silicon dioxide) (wheat) • Green onion.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

250 g

Chorizo Sausage, uncased

350 g

Gnocchi

(Contains: Wheat, Egg May be present: Fish, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Soy, Sulphites, Crustaceans)

113 g

Corn Kernels

1 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

2 unit(s)

Green Onion

1 unit(s)

Cream Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

¼ cup

Roasted Pepper Pesto

(Contains: Milk May be present: Soy, Sulphites)

10 g

Cream Sauce Spice Blend

(Contains: Wheat May be present: Tree nuts, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites)

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.14 tsp

Pepper*

Calories990 kcal
Fat53 g
Saturated Fat19 g
Carbohydrate95 g
Sugar13 g
Dietary Fiber9 g
Protein37 g
Cholesterol125 mg
Sodium2210 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium1450 mg
Calcium100 mg
Iron4.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
•Cutting Board
•Knife
•Large Pot
•Measuring Spoons
•Measuring Cups

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Before starting, wash and dry all produce.
  • Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Thinly slice green onions, keeping white and green parts separate. 
Cook veggies and chorizo
2
  • Heat a large pot over high. When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then chorizo, peppers, corn and green onion whites. Cook for 4-5 min, breaking up chorizo into smaller pieces, until no pink remains.**
Cook gnocchi
3
  • Add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter and Cream Sauce Spice Blend. Cook for 1 min, stirring often, until butter melts.
  • Add gnocchi, pesto, cream cheese and 1 cup (2 cups) water.
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 4-7 min, stirring often until gnocchi is tender and sauce has thickened slightly. (TIP: If you'd like a lighter sauce consistency, add water, 1-2 tbsp at a time.)
  • Season with salt and pepper. 
Finish and serve
4
  • Divide gnocchi between bowls.
  • Sprinkle remianing green onions over top.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Sep 2026
  • Flavour: The chorizo adds a bold, satisfying depth to the dish, and the creamy sauce is rich and comforting; some reviewers found it spicier than expected and suggest being prepared for a noticeable heat level.
  • Ease of prep: This is a quick, straightforward one-pot meal with minimal cleanup, making it a great choice for busy weeknights.
  • Suggestions: Use a wide-bottomed pot to help the gnocchi cook evenly and reduce overall cook time; some reviewers also suggested adding fresh basil or a sprinkle of parmesan to boost flavour.
  • Leftovers: Gnocchi is best enjoyed fresh, as the texture softens noticeably when reheated; pasta may be a better swap if you plan to save portions for the next day.
  • Spice level: Several reviewers noted the dish is spicier than expected — those sensitive to heat may want to reduce the chorizo quantity or balance with extra cream cheese.
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