Main DishesItalian RichardObradovic May 29, 2025 50
Description
Soft gnocchi, tangy tomato sauce, bubbling mozzarella — all baked in one dish. No boiling. No fuss. Just 25 minutes to a cozy, cheesy, Italian-inspired dinner that tastes like a warm hug.
Ingredients
🥔 500g store-bought gnocchi (uncooked)
🍅 400g canned crushed tomatoes
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🌿 1 tsp dried oregano
🧂 Salt & pepper, to taste
🧀 200g mozzarella, torn into chunks
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
🌱 Fresh basil, for serving
Preparation
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
2️⃣ In a baking dish, combine uncooked gnocchi, crushed tomatoes, 🧄 garlic, 🧂 seasoning, 🌿 oregano, and 🫒 olive oil. Mix well.
3️⃣ Add half the 🧀 mozzarella and stir again.
4️⃣ Top with remaining mozzarella. Cover with foil.
5️⃣ Bake for 20 min, then uncover and bake 5 more min until golden and bubbling.
6️⃣ Top with fresh 🌱 basil and serve hot.
Total Time
🕒 Active: 5 min
🔥 Bake: 25 min
✅ Total: 30 min
Nutritional Value
🔥 ~460 kcal
🥔 Carbs: 42 g
🧀 Fat: 24 g
🥚 Protein: 15 g
Advice
Use smoked mozzarella or a pinch of chili flakes for a bold twist.
Status
🍅 Gnocchi baked in tomato sauce with gooey mozzarella — no boiling, just mix and bake.
This one-pan wonder is everything you want after a long day: warm, melty, and made in 30 minutes.
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