Sausage Gnocchi

Preheat the oven to 220°C/ 200°C (fan)/ 425°F/ Gas 7

Add 1-2 tbsp of olive oil to an ovenproof tray

Add the sausages and move them about in the oil to prevent them from sticking
Place the tray in the oven for 30 min until golden and brown

Peel and finely dice the red onion(s)

Peel and grate (or dice) the garlic clove(s)

Add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) of olive oil to a pot on a medium heat

When hot, add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook on a medium-low heat for 6 - 10 min or until softened and caramelised

Once caramelised, add the garlic and cook for a further 1 min, stirring constantly

Add the tin(s) of chopped tomatoes

Reduce on a very low heat for 5 min, or until reduced by half

Once reduced, cover and set aside until step 6

Once sausages have been in the oven for 15 min and are starting to brown, add the gnocchi to the same tray, sprinkle with the dried oregano, cook for 15-20 min or until starting to crisp and hot inside and the sausages are cooked through

Tip: You may have to use 2 trays if you don't have enough space!

Once the gnocchi is cooked, return the tomato sauce to a medium heat for a couple of mins to warm through, add the balsamic and 0.5 tsp (1tsp) of sugar and salt and pepper to your taste

Add the spinach, stirring constantly until it has wilted down in the heat, then remove from the heat

Tip: Add a little water to the tomato sauce if it's too thick

Once the sausages are cooked, carefully transfer them to a clean board and slice them up into bite-size pieces

Tip: Use a knife and fork to help cut them up!