5 from 9 votes
Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce - soft, pillowy gnocchi in a rich tomato sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. Kids love it!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
588 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 14.5 ounces plum tomatoes canned, whole, in juice
- 3 tablespoons basil chopped, fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 2 ounces Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until onion is well wilted and starting to brown.
- Add tomatoes and basil, along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes break down and the liquid is reduced by half or more. If the sauce begins to get too thick, add a little water to keep the desired consistency. You want the sauce to be thick and chunky, not too watery.
- While the sauce cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Separate the gnocchi and drop them into the boiling water. Cook according to the package directions.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the gnocchi from the water and gently stir them into the tomato sauce.
- Oil an ovenproof baking dish with the remaining olive oil.
- Transfer the gnocchi and tomato sauce to the baking dish and top with sliced mozzarella. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese and place under heated broiler until cheese is hot and bubbly.
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Notes
- The recipe can be easily scaled up for a larger group. Simply double or triple the ingredients and use a larger baking dish.
- I almost always serve this recipe with a tossed green salad and garlic bread on the side. If you want more veggies, green beans or peas are always a great option.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
588kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
(71%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
962mg
(40%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 588
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 588kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 962mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.