Best Gnocchi Tomato Bake Recipes

GNOCCHI & TOMATO BAKE

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan, then soften 1 chopped onion and 1 finely chopped red pepper for 5 mins.
• Stir in 1 crushed garlic clove, fry for 1 min, tip in 400g chopped tomatoes and 500g gnocchi, then bring to a simmer.
• Bubble for 10-15 mins, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi is soft and the sauce has thickened.
• Season, stir through a handful of torn basil leaves, then transfer to a large ovenproof dish.
• Scatter with torn chunks of half a 125g mozzarella ball, then grill for 5-6 mins until the cheese is bubbling and golden.

GNOCCHI & TOMATO BAKE (WITH FREEZING INSTRUCTIONS)

Steps:

• Heat grill / broiler to high.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then soften the onion and pepper for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic, fry for 1 minute, tip in the tomatoes and gnocchi, then bring to simmer.
• Bubble for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi is soft and the sauce has thickened.
• Season, stir through the basil, then transfer to a large ovenproof dish.
• Scatter with the mozzarella, then grill / broil for 5 to 6 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
• This dish can be frozen for up to a month. Just defrost and bake in a medium oven for 20 - 30 minutes until piping hot.

CREAMY MUSHROOM AND TOMATO GNOCCHI BAKE

Steps:

• Add the gnocchi to boiling water and cook for 1 min until slightly softened. Drain and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a pan. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the tin of tomatoes and let simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
• Stir the mascepone/philedelphia through the sauce to thicken it. Add the gnocchi and sauce to a deep baking dish and stir until the sauce is evenly distributed. Scatter over the mozzarella (if not using pre-grated mozzarella, press with kitchen roll to remove excess moisture).
• Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden on top. Serve warm.