Cheesy, Oven-Baked Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
When I need dinner to feel like a celebration but only have a few minutes, this cheesy gnocchi alla sorrentina is exactly what I make. It’s basically the adult version of the best grilled cheese and tomato soup you’ve ever had, but better. The secret is using tons of fresh mozzarella so you get those amazing cheesy strings in every bite. It’s hearty, it’s gluten-free, and it’s honestly impossible to stop eating!
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 545kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 24 oz passata (tomato purée)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ tsp Kosher salt, plus 2 Tbsp Kosher salt
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella, cut into ½-inch cubes (I like to use salted mozzarella)
- ¼ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi. Preheat an oven to 450°F/230°C. Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Add 2 Tbsp Kosher salt, then cook gnocchi for 2-3 minutes or until they float to the top of the water. Use a slotted spoon to drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce. Heat 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add crushed garlic cloves, then sauté until golden brown and fragrant on all sides, about 2 minutes. Pour in the passata (tomato purée), then add fresh basil leaves and ½ tsp Kosher salt Stir well, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine, then bake. Add the cooked potato dumplings to the sauce, then scatter the cubed mozzarella cheese all over the top. Bake 35-45 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling, melted, and golden brown all over.
- Serve! Add freshly ripped basil leaves on top, then serve immediately. Extra grated Parmigiano Reggiano is a nice finishing touch!
Nutrition
Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1224mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1414IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 562mg | Iron: 6mg
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