Gnocchi Bake

Gnocchi Bake
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    936

Transform humble gnocchi into a comforting and deeply satisfying bake! Pillowy dumplings mingle with savory Italian sausage, rich tomato sauce, and a blanket of melted mozzarella for a weeknight dinner that's both quick and unforgettable.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    20 g
  • Cholesterol
    49 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    15 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    852 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 8 mins Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface and are tender, about 5-8 minutes. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 7 mins While the gnocchi cooks, crumble the Italian sausage into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until evenly browned. Drain off any excess grease. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and gently fold in the cooked gnocchi and half of the mozzarella cheese. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. (15 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 20 mins Transfer the gnocchi mixture to a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. (5 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden brown, and the sauce is bubbly. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. (20 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try browning the sausage with a finely diced onion and a clove of garlic.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top before baking adds a delightful salty and nutty note.
Feel free to experiment with different types of sausage, such as sweet Italian or spicy chorizo.
If you don't have spaghetti sauce on hand, you can use crushed tomatoes seasoned with Italian herbs, garlic, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
For a vegetarian option, substitute the sausage with sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 312 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Branson Rempel

    This recipe was so easy to follow and tasted amazing! My family loved it.

  • Bella Durgan

    I used a combination of mozzarella and provolone cheese. So cheesy and good!

  • Sean Ledner

    The reserved pasta water was a game-changer! It really helped to make the sauce perfect.

  • Freda Hyatt

    I added some spinach to the sausage mixture for some extra veggies. It was delicious!

  • Terry Volkmanhettinger

    The bake time was perfect, everything came out golden brown and bubbly

  • Kasey Runolfsson

    I halved the recipe for just myself, it worked great!

  • Nora Padberg

    I made this with a homemade sauce and it was spectacular!

  • Elliot Yost

    Definitely a new family favorite!

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