Easy Baked Gnocchi Recipe
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!
Servings: 3
Calories: 199kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 1mg