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Baked Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Melted Cheese

Baked gnocchi with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, an easy and comforting Italian dish.

Baked Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Melted Cheese

Delicious baked gnocchi with rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Easy Italian comfort food perfect for a quick meal.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
25m
Rest time
0s
Total time
35m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 200 g potato gnocchi
  • 150 ml tomato sauce homemade
  • 75 g mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 5 g fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1 pinch salt fine
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground

Origins

Italian

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (about 400 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  3. Add the potato gnocchi to the boiling water and cook until they float to the surface, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Drain the gnocchi and set aside.
  5. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  6. Add the minced garlic clove and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, do not brown.
  7. For in the homemade tomato sauce and stir well.
  8. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste, then simmer the sauce for 5 minutes.
  9. Add the cooked gnocchi to the tomato sauce and stir gently to coat them evenly.
  10. Transfer the gnocchi and sauce mixture to a small baking dish.
  11. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
  13. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh basil leaves on top before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh gnocchi if possible for best texture.
  • Do not overcook gnocchi in boiling water; they cook quickly.
  • You can add a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick.

Serving Suggestions

  • green salad with vinaigrette
  • steamed vegetables
  • garlic bread

Enjoy this warm and cheesy baked gnocchi as a comforting meal perfect for any day of the week.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 2
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 3
  • Fat (g): 5
  • Carbohydrates (g): 20
  • Protein (g): 6
  • Calories: 150
  • Cholesterol (g): 10
  • Saturated Fat (g): 2

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