Quick and comforting tomato and mozzarella gnocchi gratin – baked gnocchi alla sorrentina

Main Dish
Very Easy
30 min
452 Kcal

If you're looking for an ultra-comforting dish that's super easy to make, you've come to the right place! Today, we're treating ourselves to a tomato and mozzarella gnocchi gratin, also known as gnocchi alla sorrentina. Just imagine: melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi, a tomato sauce flavored with garlic and basil, all au gratin with a generous amount of stretchy mozzarella and Parmesan cheese... In short, a true delight in every bite! What's more, you don't need to be a chef to make this recipe: just mix everything together, pop it in the oven and you're ready to go! Just follow the steps below and enjoy :)

Ingredients

3

Garnish:

Materials

  • 1 gratin dish (8 inches/20 cm diameter)
  • garlic press
  • knife
  • chopping board

Preparation

Preparation10 min
Cook time20 min
  • Quick and comforting tomato and mozzarella gnocchi gratin – baked gnocchi alla sorrentina - Preparation step 1Mix tomato purée, olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Quick and comforting tomato and mozzarella gnocchi gratin – baked gnocchi alla sorrentina - Preparation step 2Add the crushed garlic clove (we'd almost forgotten it...) and stir to combine.
  • Quick and comforting tomato and mozzarella gnocchi gratin – baked gnocchi alla sorrentina - Preparation step 3Pour the tomato sauce into the gratin dish.
  • Quick and comforting tomato and mozzarella gnocchi gratin – baked gnocchi alla sorrentina - Preparation step 4Add gnocchi on top.
    Tear off pieces of mozzarella and place in the dish. Add a few chopped fresh basil leaves.
  • Quick and comforting tomato and mozzarella gnocchi gratin – baked gnocchi alla sorrentina - Preparation step 5Mix well and top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Quick and comforting tomato and mozzarella gnocchi gratin – baked gnocchi alla sorrentina - Preparation step 6Bake in a preheated oven at 390°F/200°C for 20 minutes.
  • Quick and comforting tomato and mozzarella gnocchi gratin – baked gnocchi alla sorrentina - Preparation step 7And voilà, it's ready! Decorate the gratin with more Parmesan, basil leaves and enjoy!

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FAQ ❓

Can I replace the tomato sauce?

You can use the sauce of your choice, such as pesto, or add a few spoonfuls of pesto to the tomato sauce.
You can replace it with Pecorino or Grana Padano.
You can replace it with smoked scamorza, for example, or classic grated mozzarella.
Store in a cool, airtight container for up to 3 days.
You can use classic store-bought or homemade gnocchi made with potato, peas, or sweet potato.
This recipe is vegetarian, so you can add mushrooms. For a non-vegetarian version, add bacon or diced ham if you like.
To make this recipe in the Air Fryer, simply use the same cooking time and temperature, but don't preheat the appliance.
Click here for our pan-fried gnocchi alla sorrentina recipe.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 452Kcal
  • Carbo: 46.9g
  • Total fat: 19.2g
  • Saturated fat: 8.5g
  • Proteins: 20.3g
  • Fibers: 4.2g
  • Sugar: 4.1g
  • ProPoints: 12
  • SmartPoints: 15
Nutritional information for 1 serving (325g)

Cookware

oven

Attributes

Keep refrigerated
Zero waste
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Juliette HessJuliette Hess
I have been creating culinary content for Petitchef since 2017.
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
I’m currently preparing, filming and photographing your next recipe, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!

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