Baked Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce

Looking for the ultimate comfort food? This baked gnocchi with tomato sauce is the perfect weeknight dinner recipe.

Made with soft, pillowy gnocchi, a rich and flavourful homemade tomato sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese. It’s a dish the whole family will love.

Not only is this easy baked gnocchi recipe simple to prepare but it’s also a budget-friendly option for busy families who want a hearty, satisfying meal without the fuss. Whether you’re after a quick weeknight pasta bake, a cosy weekend dinner or a crowd-pleasing vegetarian recipe, this cheesy baked gnocchi ticks all the boxes.

pasta, pasta bake, gnocchi, tomato sauce, pasta sauce

dinner

Italian

Yield: 5-6

Author: Ange Zahn

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Baked Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 18 MinTotal time: 38 Min

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Ingredients

• 6 bacon rashers, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 800g crushed tomatoes/passata
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• ¼ cup sour cream/cream
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1kg gnocchi
• 2 cups grated cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven 180ºC and bring a large pot of water to the boil.
2. Heat a large fry pan over medium heat. Cook the bacon, onion and garlic together until the onion is soft.
3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
4. Pour in the chicken stock and gently stir to combine.
5. Add the crushed tomatoes/passata and sugar. Stir and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the sour cream, paprika, salt and pepper. Check for flavour and adjust to suit taste.
7. Place the gnocchi into the pot of salted boiling water and cook according to the instructions on the packet. This should only take 1-2 minutes for the gnocchi to float to the top. As the gnocchi floats to the top, scoop them out using a slotted spoon and put into the tomato sauce. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and add to the gnocchi sauce. Stir gently to combine.
8. Grease a large casserole dish, and pour the gnocchi pasta into the dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese and pop in the oven until the cheese is melted and golden. This will take about 15-20 minutes.
9. Remove from the oven and serve.

Notes

🍝 If you are preparing ahead, cook until the end of step 7.  Pour into a greased casserole dish and allow to cool.  Cover with alfoil and place in the fridge.  When you are ready to complete dinner, preheat the oven and sprinkle grated cheese over the top.  Cover with the alfoil.  When the oven is ready, pop in the oven for 20 minutes.  Remove the alfoil covering and continue for an extra 10-15 minutes to brown the top.  

Nutrition Facts

Calories

734.6

Fat

30.76 g

Sat. Fat

14.37 g

Carbs

92.1 g

Fiber

8.48 g

Net carbs

83.62 g

Sugar

11.66 g

Protein

26.56 g

Sodium

1484.36 mg

Cholesterol

70.84 mg

The nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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