Easy Baked Gnocchi is the absolute comfort food! Pillowy soft gnocchi in a rich tomato sauce and topped with two kinds of cheese --- all baked to perfection. You will surely ask for seconds!
This oven-baked gnocchi is an excellent dish for busy weeknights. With a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, you just wait for the oven to churn out a bubbling dish that's flavorful in every bite.
If you want to have some vegetables in the meal, serve this baked gnocchi dish with a plate of leafy or vegetable salad.
Or you can serve it with some slices of bread, which helps wipe the remaining sauce on the plate as well! 😉
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Ingredients
- Olive oil – use extra-virgin olive oil if possible.
- Garlic – minced or grated.
- Gnocchi – no need to make your own; buy them from the fresh pasta (or ravioli) section in your supermarket
- Crushed tomatoes – just use your favorite canned brand.
- Cheese – you need mozzarella and parmesan for topping your oven baked gnocchi.
- Seasoning & herbs – parsley, basil, salt, ground black pepper, and sugar.
How to make easy oven-baked gnocchi
Start by placing a medium skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Pour the olive oil, and once it's ready, add the garlic.
Cook until it becomes fragrant, then add the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Mix and lower heat --- leave uncovered and simmer for about ten minutes.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding sugar, salt, or ground black pepper.
Add the gnocchi directly into the pan.
Mix to combine everything evenly --- coating the gnocchi with the sauce in the process.
Top with the grated mozzarella and parmesan.
Place the skillet in the middle of the oven for thirty to thirty-five minutes or until the top turns golden.
Remove from the oven and set aside for about five minutes.
Your easy baked gnocchi is now ready for serving!
Helpful tips
- No need to cook the gnocchi in boiling water --- just add it directly into the seasoned tomato sauce and mix to coat them.
- Remember to taste and adjust the seasoning before adding the gnocchi. Do not hesitate to add more sugar if you think it's too tangy (it varies depending on the brand of the crushed tomatoes you use).
- If you want two layers of gnocchi, use a small pan instead of a medium-sized one.
Recipe variation
- Passata. It is an excellent substitute for crushed tomatoes and has a deeper tomato flavor.
- Herbs. Aside from parsley and basil, you can also use thyme, oregano, or rosemary for seasoning your baked gnocchi.
- Cheese. I sometimes add cheddar for a more 'cheesy' flavor. 🙂
See how easy it is? So go ahead! Try this easy baked gnocchi recipe tonight and let me know!
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📖 Recipe
Easy Baked Gnocchi Recipe
Equipment
- Chopping board
- Kitchen knife
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Box grater
- Medium to Large pan
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes, heaping
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 500 grams gnocchi (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, grated
- 1/4 cup parmesan, grated
- pinch sugar
- salt and pepper, to season
Instructions
- Start by placing a medium skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once it's ready, add the garlic and cook until it becomes fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, parsley, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Mix, lower heat, and simmer sauce for about ten minutes (leave uncovered).
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Taste and adjust the seasoning of the sauce by adding sugar, salt, or ground black pepper.
- Add the gnocchi directly into the skillet.
- Mix to combine --- coating the gnocchi with the sauce in the process.
- Top with the grated parmesan and mozzarella.
- Place the skillet in the middle of the oven for thirty to thirty-five minutes or until the top turns golden.
- Remove from the oven and set aside for about five minutes.
- Your oven-baked gnocchi is now ready ---- enjoy!
Notes
- Cook' Tip: There is no need to cook the gnocchi separately --- just add it directly into the seasoned tomato sauce and mix to coat them.
- Refer to the post for more tips and substitutions.
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