An unofficial Slimming World gnocchi recipe that's so yummy and the perfect one-pan wonder for two! Its chorizo infusion of only herbs and spices also means no need to count any the sausage itself!
Recently I showed you how I created my new favourite chorizo infused vegetarian soup.
I'd taken all the luscious flavours from a classic Spanish sausage but left the naughty fats behind.
And it's the recipe that just seems to keep on giving, just like this slimming gnocchi pasta recipe.
I'd also suggested simply using all the herbs and spices alone to marinate your meat in the fridge.
I'm still yet to do this personally and can't wait, but to have another party in my mouth, this is what I created next and I don't regret it.
If you think you need to boycott gnocchi dumplings on a Slimming World plan, then think again as it's surprisingly low in syns. I prefer to use one from Asda in the dried world food aisle that's estimated at 2 syns per 100g.
There's just something about their soothing slippy cushioned nature that offers true comfort food in a lean dish, particularly with a low-fat cheesy sauce.
And that's exactly what I did.
But instead of a tart acidic tomato sauce, this has chorizo flavourings that taste intensely rich.
In fact, from now on, this is how I want all of my tomato sauces.
And once you try it, I think paprika will be your go-to friend. This will be changing the base of my classic lasagne forever. I can taste it already.
Making Unofficial Syn Free Slimming World Gnocchi
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial page and has no affiliation or endorsement from Slimming World. Slimming World's website can be found at https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/
*Any syn values are personal estimates and not verified by Slimming World.
Since making this dish, I've also developed my own gnocchi that I estimate as syn free using your Healthy Extra B.
It's not as quick, I'll grant you that, but they're very delicious and honestly so much fun to make.
You can find the recipe here, kneading blended oats and mashed potatoes.
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📖 Recipe
Unofficial Slimming World Gnocchi Pasta in Chorizo Infused Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- Low calorie cooking oil spray
- 1 onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 200 g lean bacon roughly chopped
- 150 g mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes or 250ml passata
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 100 ml water or 200ml if cooking gnocchi in the sauce
- 80 g lower fat cheese grated *must be counted or used as your allowance
- 400 g gnocchi *must be counted
- Seasoning
Instructions
- Spray a deep based pan with cooking oil and spray saute the diced onion and garlic until tender.
- Now add the lean chopped bacon and mushrooms fry for another 5 minutes, regularly stirring.
- Then add all the herbs and spices and fry for a further 5 minutes, followed by the tomatoes or passata, balsamic vinegar, puree and give it a good stir.
- Now add 200ml of water and gnocchi if cooking in the same pan. Or 100ml of water and cook and drain the gnocchi separately. Either way, simmer the sauce for 20 minutes with the lid on. But return to stir occasionally so it doesn't stick on the bottom.
- Season to taste, serve with grated cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- And if you love it too, don't forget to tag me on Instagram #TastefullyVikkie with a photo of your yummy gnocchi dish!
Disclaimer
*This is an unofficial page and has no affiliation or endorsement from Slimming World. Slimming World's website can be found at https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/. Any syn values are personal estimates and not verified by Slimming World.
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Sandy
Why is there chorizo in the name of this recipe when there is no chorizo in the ingredients? When I saw the recipe it sounded good so I decided to make it but in reading the ingredients could find no mention of chorizo anywhere. I am going to make it tonight and put chunks of sautéed chorizo in it. I will come back and rate it later.
Vikkie Lee
Hi, it uses the herbs and spices found in chorizo sausage.
Claire
Hi
Can you add chicken to this recipe? If so how many more calories does that add?
Andria
I was thinking the same thing I’m going to try it tonight and add diced chicken thigh fillets.