Fried Gnocchi with Courgette, Chilli and Mascarpone

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Butter
• 400g fresh gnocchi 
• 1 red chilli, sliced
• 1 courgette, cut into thin ribbons with a peeler
• 4 spring onions, sliced
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 2 heaped tbsp mascarpone

Method

1. Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan. Over a medium to high heat, fry the gnocchi. Stir occasionally, to allow to brown on all sides.
2. Remove the gnocchi from the pan and cook the chilli and courgette for 3 mins until soft.
3. Add spring onions, lemon, mascarpone and a little water. Stir until smooth.
4. Pile the gnocchi onto a warm plate and top with the creamy courgette sauce.