Can i bake gnocchi

This vegetarian Baked Gnocchi recipe is so quick and tasty. A super simple sauce, packed with spinach and tomatoes, is topped with mozzarella cheese for the perfect easy comfort food supper. In need of TLC in a bowl?

Or a mega quick meal for small people? Or a way to eat molten cheese on a Wednesday night? This is your new fave dish. Gnocchi is an Italian potato dumpling. Made with flour and mashed potatoes , they are usually boiled and served in a similar way to pasta.

It works really well as they are quite dense, so soak up the sauce, and give a real comfort food texture. This is a one pan recipe hurrah! Add honey to take off a tart edge, spinach, salt and pepper and the gnocchi. Allow everything to soften slightly, then top with the mozzarella and bake until crispy and golden. Baked Gnocchi with Chicken — Stir chunks of cooked chicken or leftover cooked chicken through the sauce before putting the cheese on top.

Baked Gnocchi with Bacon — Stir pieces of cooked bacon through the sauce before putting the cheese on top. Creamy Gnocchi Bake — Stir 4 tbsp of double cream or creme fraiche through the sauce before putting the cheese on top. Baked Gnocchi with Sausage — Stir chunks of cooked sausages through the sauce before putting the cheese on top. Make the sauce more rich — If you have time, you can allow the sauce to cook for an extra 15 — 20 minutes before adding the spinach and gnocchi.

You may need to add a splash of water as it will become quite thick. Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. Also, if you fancy showing me a photo by tagging me on Instagram tamingtwins I LOVE to see your creations and try and share as many of them as I can.

Add the passata, honey, spinach, salt and pepper and the gnocchi. Also add the fresh basil if you're using, reserving a few leave to garnish. Stir everything whilst still on the heat for about 5 minutes until combined and the spinach is starting to wilt. Put the pan into the oven for about 15 minutes until the cheese is delicious and golden and bubbling.

Thanks for sharing this dish. Its look delicious. Fresh basil — this is totally optional. It just adds a light flavor and pretty color. How to Make Baked Gnocchi Preheat oven to degrees. Spray a medium casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Pour 1 cup of the sauce into baking dish and tilt dish to spread. Add half the tomatoes. Bring a large pot of unsalted water to a boil.

Drain gnocchi well then immediately transfer to baking dish and spread out. Sprinkle in remaining tomatoes, then pour remaining 1 cups sauce evenly over top. Top with a layer of mozzarella. Bake in preheated oven until sauce is bubbling, about 10 — 12 minutes. Garnish with basil and serve warm. What to Serve with It? Breadsticks Garlic Bread No Knead Bread with Pesto or good olive oil and pepper for dipping Side salad with Italian dressing Possible Variations This recipe can easily be adjusted to suit your taste or use up what you have on hand.

Use a good quality tomato basil sauce for best flavor. One made just a few ingredients like tomatoes, onions, basil, garlic and olive oil. If you like stretchy gooey mozzarella use low moisture block mozzarella, then if you prefer fresher flavor and chewier texture use fresh mozzarella.

Stick with refrigerated or even frozen gnocchi if possible. Back to Health Is air-frying healthy? Dairy-free diet Popular diets Healthy meal subscriptions Best vegan protein powders. Save recipe. By Good Food team. Preparation and cooking time. Prep: 5 mins Cook: 25 mins.

A comforting veggie main packed with rich Italian flavours. Share on facebook. Share on twitter. Share on pinterest. Email to a friend.