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Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
4.4 from 126 votes

Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce

Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce combines soft potato dumplings with a slowly simmered tomato-based sauce seasoned with onion, garlic, herbs, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. The sauce is finished with fresh basil and parsley for brightness. The gnocchi is cooked until tender, then baked briefly topped with fresh mozzarella and Parmesan to create a creamy, golden crust. This dish offers a comforting texture contrast and rich, savory flavor for a satisfying meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 onion medium-sized, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Pinch red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1 crushed tomato 28 oz. can
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoons Italian parsley chopped fresh, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 tablespoons basil chopped fresh, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 potato gnocchi 16 oz. package
  • 6 ounces mozzarella cheese fresh, torn
  • Parmesan Cheese freshly grated

Instructions

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  1. Warm olive oil in a 10-inch saute pan (with high sides). Once you see the oil shimmering, add the chopped onion and sauté for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add the minced garlic and pinch of red pepper flake then continue to sauté until onions are soft and translucent, stirring occasionally (about 4 minutes more).
  2. Add crushed tomato, oregano, sugar, a few pinches of kosher salt and several turns of freshly ground black pepper, stirring to combine. Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat to low then simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes. Stir in chopped parsley and basil, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions, drain, then transfer to the pan with the tomato sauce. Stir the gnocchi into the sauce, then top with mozzarella and an even dusting of Parmesan cheese.
  4. Place pan under a broiler set to high, and cook until the cheese melts and turns crispy and golden in spots (5 to 7 minutes). Once the pan comes out of the oven, fold the melty cheese into the gnocchi, then finish with a sprinkling of fresh parsley and basil. Serve immediately.