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Baked gnocchi topped with mozzarella cheese and basil being lifted from the pan
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Baked 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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Kids Cooking, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Family Food, Italian
Servings: 4 People
Author: Sarah Rossi

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Olive oil
  • 3 Cloves Garlic Peeled and crushed
  • 1 Large Onion Peeled and finely chopped
  • 700 g Passata The type with added Italian herbs if possible
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 80 g Baby spinach
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 800 g Fresh gnocchi
  • 300 g Mozzarella Cheese

Optional:

  • 25 g Fresh basil
  • Freshly grated Parmesan to serve

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200C.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan (one that can go on the hob and also in the oven).
  • Add the garlic and onions and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  • 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.
  • Top with the drained mozzarella cheese, pulled into chunks.
  • Put the pan into the oven for about 15 minutes until the cheese is delicious and golden and bubbling.
  • Top with some fresh basil if you have some.

Notes

  • Use passata with Italian herbs in to add extra flavour if you can.
  • If your jar of passata is slightly smaller, don't worry.
  • This dish will be quite saucy, we like it like that to dunk garlic bread in. If you prefer it less runny, use less passata.
  • Add some grated parmesan to serve if you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 1215mg | Potassium: 1001mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3275IU | Vitamin C: 27.6mg | Calcium: 483mg | Iron: 11.3mg