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Cheesy Tomato Baked Gnocchi Recipe

This easy Cheesy Tomato Baked Gnocchi Recipe made with 2 types of cheese and a perfectly spiced tomato sauce, it's about as good as you can get.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 378 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound gnocchi (homemade or store-bought store-bought)
FOR THE SAUCE
  • 1½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup tomato purée (passata)
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon basil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove small garlic chopped
TOPPING
  • ¾ - 1 cup shredded firm Mozzarella, Swiss, fontina or gruyere cheese
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C), lightly oil an 8 x 6 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium/large pan, add the olive oil, garlic, purée, water, oregano, basil, and salt. Stir to combine, on medium heat cook until thickened (not too thick), approximately 15-20 minutes.
  3. While sauce is cooking, cook the gnocchi in the boiling salted water, just until they float to the surface, approximately 30 seconds, drain immediately, do not rinse.
  4. When sauce has thickened add the gnocchi and toss gently, place in the prepared baking pan, top with the shredded Mozzarella and then the grated Parmesan cheese. Bake for approximately 5 minutes then raise heat and broil for another 3-5 minutes or until cheese has browned, (watch it doesn't burn). Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Once they have been added to the salted boiling water give them a couple of stirs and watch carefully, it doesn’t take long for them to cook 1-2 minutes (sometimes less), once the float to the surface they are done. Remove them immediately. Over cooked and they will turn to mush.
  • Any leftover pasta should be covered tightly and stored in the fridge. It will last up to 1-2 days. It can be reheated in a low oven or microwave until warmed through.

Nutrition Information

Calories 378kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 859mg (36%) Potassium 383mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 515IU (10%) Vitamin C 9.6mg (11%) Calcium 144mg (14%) Iron 7.2mg (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 378

% Daily Value*

Calories 378kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 859mg 36%
Potassium 383mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 515IU 10%
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11%
Calcium 144mg 14%
Iron 7.2mg 40%

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