These 20-minute baked gnocchi with mozzarella and homemade tomato sauce make a warm, comforting dinner for two. Tender potato gnocchi, a quick garlicky tomato sauce, and stretchy melted mozzarella come together in an easy skillet meal with a lightly golden top.
Recipe at a glance
- Cook the gnocchi in salted boiling water and drain them.
- Make a quick tomato sauce with garlic and dried herbs in a skillet.
- Stir the cooked gnocchi into the sauce and cover with mozzarella.
- Broil for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese melts and browns lightly.
A quick comfort dinner with a golden mozzarella topping
When you crave a warm, comforting Italian-inspired dish, baked gnocchi are an easy choice. Tender gnocchi in a rich tomato sauce, covered with stretchy melted mozzarella, are ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 400 g fresh potato gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 300 g canned diced tomatoes, whole peeled tomatoes, or passata
- 1 teaspoon dried basil or oregano
- 125 g grated mozzarella
- salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar
- fresh basil leaves
Method
Cook the gnocchi: Cook the gnocchi in a pot of salted boiling water. When they rise to the surface after about 2 minutes, remove them from the water with a slotted spoon.
Make the quick sauce: Heat the olive oil in an ovenproof skillet. Add the crushed garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the diced tomatoes, whole peeled tomatoes, or passata. Season with salt, pepper, a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity, and the dried basil or oregano. Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Combine: Stir the cooked gnocchi into the skillet until evenly coated with the sauce.
Bake: Spread the grated mozzarella evenly over the top. Place the skillet in an oven preheated to 200 °C (400 °F) on the grill or broiler setting for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese has completely melted and browned lightly.
Serve: Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve directly from the skillet.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know when the gnocchi are cooked?
The gnocchi are cooked when they rise to the surface. This usually takes about 2 minutes.
Which tomatoes can I use for the sauce?
Use canned diced tomatoes, whole peeled tomatoes, or passata.
Does the skillet need to be ovenproof?
Yes. The gnocchi and mozzarella are placed under the oven grill or broiler for 5 to 7 minutes.
Why add a pinch of sugar to the sauce?
A pinch of sugar helps balance the acidity of the tomato sauce.
How long does the recipe take and how many does it serve?
The dish is ready in about 20 minutes and serves two.
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