Easy Baked Gnocchi Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
269 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Easy Baked Gnocchi Recipe
Description
The Easy Baked Gnocchi Recipe brings together ground turkey sautéed with onions and seasoned with garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Fresh spinach is wilted into the mixture before adding uncooked gnocchi and marinara sauce directly into the skillet. The entire skillet is topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly. The resulting dish has a comforting texture combining soft gnocchi with the savory meat sauce and creamy cheese topping.
Baking the ingredients together in one skillet streamlines the cooking process and ensures the gnocchi cooks through while absorbing flavors from the turkey and sauce. This dish can be served immediately after a brief cooling period and garnished with fresh basil if desired.
The recipe is flexible regarding ground meat choice, allowing substitution with chicken, pork, beef, or Italian sausage. It also accommodates using fresh mozzarella instead of shredded. The dish can be assembled and frozen before baking, later baked from frozen at a lower temperature for an extended time, making it suitable for make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
- 1/2 yellow onion finely diced
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp basil dried
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 spinach large handfuls
- 1 lb gnocchi no need to cook or boil before using
- 28 oz marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Heat a large oven safe skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and onions to the skillet and saute until soft and fragrant - about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and break up into crumbles as it browns. After 3 minutes of browning the ground turkey, pour the salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano and dried basil into the skillet.
- Place the spinach in the skillet and toss to combine with the turkey and onions. Saute until wilted.
- Turn off the heat and pour the gnocchi and marinara sauce in the skillet.Toss to combine all of the ingredients and then cover the top with the shredded mozzarella.
- Place the skillet in oven to bake at 350F for 28-30 minutes. Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve with fresh basil.
Notes
- This recipe can be frozen before baking; bake covered at 325°F for about 1 hour from frozen.
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken, pork, beef, or Italian sausage.
- Fresh mozzarella can replace shredded mozzarella for a different texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1scoop | |
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1115mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 496mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 624IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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