Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella

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Known as 'gnocchi alla sorrentina,' this classic Italian pasta dish that uses simple ingredients and tastes delicious. Use homemade or store-bought gnocchi.

Submitted by Alemarsi
Updated on August 22, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ onion, finely chopped

  • 1 ½ (14.5 ounce) cans passata (crushed tomatoes)

  • salt to taste

  • 1 (18 ounce) package potato gnocchi

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 (4 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, cubed

  • 4 fresh basil leaves

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add passata and salt; simmer over low heat while you prepare the gnocchi.

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain.

  3. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

  4. Pour 1 ladle of tomato sauce into the bottom of a baking dish. Add gnocchi, remaining tomato sauce, and Parmesan cheese; toss to combine. Arrange cubes of mozzarella cheese evenly on top.

  5. Place baking dish in the oven and broil until mozzarella cheese is melted and sauce has slightly reduced, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish with basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

744 Calories
40g Fat
73g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 744
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40g 51%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 1101mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 73g 27%
Dietary Fiber 10g 36%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Calcium 817mg 63%
Iron 9mg 49%
Potassium 1565mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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