Easy Gnocchi and Tomato Bake Recipe

This Easy Gnocchi and Tomato Bake is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a bubbly, cheesy, and deeply flavorful dish with minimal effort. After testing various methods, I found this one-pan bake consistently yields perfectly tender gnocchi and a rich, savory sauce. It’s a versatile family favorite that comes together in about 30 minutes, making it ideal for hectic evenings.

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Easy Gnocchi and Tomato Bake

  • Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb 16 oz gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups marinara or crushed tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme mix)
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • 1 cup cooked ground sausage or shredded chicken (optional)
  • 1 cup chopped spinach or zucchini (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven
  2. Prepare the Gnocchi
  3. Make the Tomato Sauce
  4. Assemble the Bake
  5. Bake
  6. Garnish and Serve

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