Stilton and Pear Gnocchi

This dish could easily convert me to becoming a vegetarian!  Its simplistic ingredients, easy prep time and short cooking time (about the time it takes the water to boil)…doesn’t get any better than this!  Ok, so not all are fond of blue cheese with its delicate blue veins radiating from the center but if you are, then you really, really should give this recipe a bash – honestly, it’s that good! 

adapted from Jamie

a knob of butter
1 garlic clove, finely sliced
1 large pear, peeled, cored and sliced
2 tablespoons crème fraîche
50g Stilton (break into pieces)
400g gnocchi
chopped parsley leaves, to serve

Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat and add garlic. Once lightly golden, add the pear and reduce heat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly softened, then add the crème fraîche and Stilton. Heat until the cheese melts. Add gnocchi to boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. When they rise to the top, they’re done. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to the frying pan. Add enough cooking water to loosen the sauce if too thick. Toss to coat the gnocchi, season and add the parsley. Serve immediately.

The Culinary Chase’s Note: I chose sweet potato gnocchi for a change to the usual white potato and didn’t bother peeling the pear. Crème fraîche is less sour than sour cream and because of its higher fat content, won’t curdle when heated. The pear perfumes the sauce with a hint of sweetness and let me just say that this sauce was so good John and I wiped the plates clean! Enjoy!

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