Simple summertime gnocchi

• servings: Serves 4

Ingredients

1 x 500g pack of fresh gnocchi

30g butter

2 shallots, sliced

2 garlic cloves, crushed

3 small courgettes, very thinly sliced

lengthwise using a vegetable peeler

200g cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 tsp dried oregano

Pinch of c&illi flakes (optional)

Salt and black pepper

50g Parmesan, grated

Zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon

Directions

1 Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Drain well.

2 Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Add the shallots, garlic and courgettes and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until softened. Add the tomatoes, oregano, chilli flakes (if using) and seasoning and cook for another two minutes, stirring.

3 Stir in the Parmesan, lemon zest and juice and the gnocchi. Toss to coat and serve immediately.