How to Make Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gnocchi with tomato sauce and mozzarella is a classic Italian comfort food dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. This hearty and satisfying meal combines pillowy soft potato dumplings with a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese. It's a dish that is loved by both kids and adults alike and is a great way to switch up your usual pasta night routine. Best of all, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make, making it a great option for a quick and delicious...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ (14.5 ounce) cans passata (crushed tomatoes)
  • salt to taste
  • 1 (18 ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (4 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, cubed
  • 4 fresh basil leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add passata and salt; simmer over low heat while you prepare the gnocchi.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Pour 1 ladle of tomato sauce into the bottom of a baking dish. Add gnocchi, remaining tomato sauce, and Parmesan cheese; toss to combine. Arrange cubes of mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  • Place baking dish in the oven and broil until mozzarella cheese is melted and sauce has slightly reduced, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish with basil leaves before serving.
  • Nutrition

    744 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 1101mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 73g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 50mg
    • Calcium: 817mg
    • Iron: 9mg
    • Potassium: 1565mg