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Cheesy Eggplant Caprese Gnocchi Skillet

Cheesy Eggplant Gnocchi Caprese is made with diced eggplant simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with gnocchi, spinach, melted bites of fresh mozzarella and fresh basil.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 436 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 16 oz package Delallo gnocchi (or gluten-free gnocchi)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ large onion or 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 lb eggplant (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 5- ounce container baby spinach
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 28- oz can San Marzano Style crushed tomatoes
  • 6 leaves fresh basil
  • 6 oz small mozzarella cheese balls

Instructions

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  1. Bring water to a boil, cook gnocchi according to package directions and drain.
  2. Meanwhile, set a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the oil.
  3. When the oil is warm, add the onion, eggplant and salt to the pan and saute for about 3 minutes, or until it begins to soften, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Gradually add the spinach, stirring until it wilts. Once it’s all in the pan, saute for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it cooks down.
  5. Push it to one side of the pan with your spoon and add the tomato paste, stirring until it smells lightly caramelized and toasty.
  6. Pour in the can of tomatoes and decrease the heat to medium.
  7. Cover the pan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender.
  8. Add the cooked gnocchi, place the mozzarella on top, cover the pan and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melty.
  9. Garnish with torn fresh basil and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups Calories 436kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 900mg (38%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 436

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups
Calories 436kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 900mg 38%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.