Soy Meat and Cheese Gnocchi

Gnocchi Preparation In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour (2 cups), mashed potatoes (2 large), beaten egg (1), and salt. Mix well to form a soft dough.

Gnocchi Shaping Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a thin log. Cut the log into bite-sized pieces.

Gnocchi Cooking Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi in batches until they float to the surface, indicating they are cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Soy Meat (1 cup) Filling Preparation In a large skillet, heat olive oil (1 tablespoon) over medium heat. Add chopped onion (1) and minced garlic (2 cloves), sauté until softened.

Soy Meat (1 cup) Filling Cooking Add rehydrated soy meat (1 cup), dried oregano (1 teaspoon), dried basil (½ teaspoon), salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook until the soy meat (1 cup) is heated through.

Cheese Sauce Preparation In a separate saucepan, melt butter (2 tablespoons) over medium heat. Stir in all-purpose flour (2 cups) and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Cheese Sauce Cooking Gradually whisk in milk (2 cups), ensuring there are no lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens.

Cheese Sauce Seasoning Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in grated cheese (1 cup). Season with salt and pepper.

Assembling the Dish Combine the cooked gnocchi and soy meat (1 cup) filling in a baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the top.

Baking the Dish Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.