350g broccoli
500g dried gnocchi
1 tbsp fennel seeds
2 lemons
2 cloves garlic
50g parmesan cheese
30g parsley
olive oil
sea salt
black pepper
Step 1
-
Preheat the oven to
220°C/200°C (fan).
Step 2
- Cut the
broccoli into florets. Trim the woody exterior
off the stalk and cut into chunks similar in size to the florets.
- Open the packet of gnocchi and separate
well (they tend to stick together).
- Combine the
broccoli in a large bowl with the
gnocchi, fennel seeds, sliced
lemon, and garlic.
-
Drizzle everything generously with olive oil,
season well with sea salt and
black pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
Step 3
- Spread the
gnocchi and broccoli onto
2 large baking trays, ensuring they are in a
single layer.
- Roast for
15-20 minutes until the
gnocchi turns golden, and the
broccoli and lemon caramelize.
- Remove from the oven and toss everything together,
allowing the charred lemon flavor to coat the
gnocchi and broccoli.
Step 4
- For serving, place the trays in
the center of the table.
- Drizzle with additional
olive oil, sprinkle with
pecorino and 1-2 teaspoons (or
to taste) of black pepper.
- Garnish with
parsley and a squeeze of fresh
lemon juice.