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Recipe by:

Dana Ramsey

Cheesy Tomato Gnocchi Bake

This Cheesy Tomato Gnocchi Bake combines hidden vegetables with gooey cheese for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 zucchini, finely chopped
  • 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
  • 250 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp. dried Italian herbs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 500 g gnocchi Classic potato gnocchi preferred.
  • 200 g mozzarella cheese, shredded Look for fresh mozzarella for a gooey finish.
  • 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • Basil leaves, fresh, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet 12-inch is ideal for sautéing.
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for about 5 minutes, until translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic, finely chopped carrot, and zucchini. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock. Add the dried Italian herbs and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Gently fold the gnocchi into the sauce and cook for another 5 minutes on low.
  5. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
  7. Top with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Notes

This recipe is an excellent way to sneak in extra veggies while still delivering a comforting dish that everyone will love.