Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella
Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella features tender potato dumplings baked with a lively tomato passata, pockets of melted mozzarella, and a savory sprinkle of Parmesan. It’s cozy, aromatic, and herb-kissed with fresh basil—perfect for a relaxed weeknight dinner or sharing with friends when you want something warm and satisfying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook the onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the passata and salt; let it simmer over low heat while you prepare the gnocchi.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the surface, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven broiler.
- 4
Spoon 1 ladle of tomato sauce into the bottom of a baking dish. Add the gnocchi, the remaining tomato sauce, and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat. Distribute the cubes of mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- 5
Place the baking dish in the oven and broil until the mozzarella cheese is melted and the sauce has slightly reduced, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with basil leaves before serving.
- Calories 774.15 kcal High 39%
- Protein 28.72 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 118.75 g 43%
- Total Fat 22.09 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 8.64 g High 43%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.72 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 1850.8 mg High 80%
- Dietary Fiber 10.11 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 15.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 491.73 mg Good Source 38%
- Iron 4.82 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 1249.48 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin A 151.35 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 29.45 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella is made with 8 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Crushed Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese. Each serving provides about 774.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella made of?
- The main ingredients are Crushed Tomatoes, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Gnocchi. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 774.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella healthy?
- Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 774.15 calories and 28.72 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1850.8 mg (80% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.64 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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