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Baked Gnocchi Casserole in Creamy Tomato Sauce
Pillowy bites of gnocchi smothered in a silky tomato sauce, topped with golden cheese. Comfort food heaven! Though I make this with store bought Marinara Sauce, I like to freshen up the flavours by simmering it will garlic and onion before using.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 400 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds gnocchi store bought
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup basil leaves torn or chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook gnocchi according to packet directions. Drain and transfer to 1.5 quart baking dish.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 1 ½ minutes.
- Add marinara sauce. Turn heat down and bring to simmer. Stir through cream and Seasonings, if using.
- Pour over gnocchi. Stir to spread out. Top with cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish with basil leaves if desired and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
400
(20%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
1372mg
(57%)
Potassium
528mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1190IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
11.4mg
(13%)
Calcium
293mg
(29%)
Iron
6.6mg
(37%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400 | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1372mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 528mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1190IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 11.4mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 293mg | 29% |
| Iron | 6.6mg | 37% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.