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
- 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
- Protein 28.72 g Good Source
- Carbs 118.75 g Moderate
- Total Fat 22.09 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.64 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 45.72 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1850.8 mg High
- Fiber 10.11 g Good Source
- Sugar 15.26 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 510.41 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.82 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1249.48 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 171.3 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 29.45 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅