Gnocchi cacio e pepe

• gnocchi300g g
• unsalted butter↗2 tbsp tbsp
• parmesan↗60g g

  or vegetarian alternative, finely grated

• black pepper↗2 tsp tsp
• salad leaves↗

  to serve (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the gnocchi in a large pan of lightly salted, boiling water. Drain and reserve 200ml of the cooking water.

2. 2

   Heat the butter in a large frying pan. Add the gnocchi, cheese and pepper as well as 150ml of the cooking water, raise the heat a little and stir vigorously until melted and the gnocchi is well coated. Pour in more of the reserved water if you like it saucier. Season with a little salt. Transfer the gnocchi to bowls and serve with a mixed salad, if you like.