Savory Gnocchi alla Sorrentina Ready in Under 30 Minutes

Delight in Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, a comforting dish blending soft gnocchi with homemade tomato sauce for a quick meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used as a substitute.
3 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced for best flavor.
28 ounces Canned Tomatoes San Marzano tomatoes preferred.
1 teaspoon Salt Adjust based on canned tomato saltiness.
1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground to taste.
10 leaves Fresh Basil Leaves Fresh is recommended.

For the Gnocchi

1 pound Gnocchi Store-bought or homemade, gluten-free option available.

For Topping

8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Avoid bagged shredded for texture.
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly shredded recommended.

Equipment

Oven-safe Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add canned tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Cook 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens a bit.
Lower the heat, stir in half of the mozzarella and basil, then fold in the gnocchi.
Top with remaining mozzarella and half of the parmesan. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is golden.
Sprinkle remaining parmesan and fresh basil on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serving immediately for the best texture and flavor is advised.

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