Easy Baked Gnocchi with Tomatoes and Mozzarella: A Comforting Delight
A cozy, satisfying dish made with fresh gnocchi, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella – perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh gnocchi
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Red pepper flakes
- Optional: 1/2 cup sautéed mushrooms
- Optional: Spinach or arugula
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Add gnocchi to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
Roast cherry tomatoes beforehand to enhance sweetness. Try different cheeses like provolone or fontina for a unique twist. Don’t overcrowd the dish and avoid overbaking for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: baked gnocchi, tomatoes, mozzarella, easy dinner, comfort food, vegetarian