Description
A cozy, one-pan comfort meal with pillowy gnocchi baked in rich tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, and bubbling cheese. Perfect for busy nights or weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g gnocchi
- 1 can (400g) passata or crushed tomatoes
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Handful of fresh basil, torn
- 125g mozzarella cheese, torn
- 30g parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until soft, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until softened. Pour in passata, add oregano, salt, and pepper, then stir to combine.
- Stir gnocchi into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Top with torn mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Remove from oven and garnish with torn fresh basil. Serve hot.
Notes
- Pre-sear gnocchi in a pan for extra crispiness before baking.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy twist.
- Substitute mozzarella with your favorite melting cheese.
- Make ahead and store in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg