Quick recipe for zucchini and mozzarella gnocchi gratin

Main Dish
Very Easy
25 min
452 Kcal

Quick gnocchi gratin is the kind of easy comfort dish we love: melt-in-your-mouth, hearty and nicely golden on top. The gnocchi bake directly in the oven with tomato sauce, rosemary, zucchini, Parmesan and a generous layer of mozzarella. Ready in under 30 minutes, this simple gratin is perfect for an indulgent weeknight dinner. Finish with fresh basil just before serving for an extra touch of flavor.

Ingredients

3

Materials

  • oven-safe dish or baking sheet + parchment paper

Preparation

Preparation5 min
Cook time20 min
  • Quick recipe for zucchini and mozzarella gnocchi gratin - Preparation step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Cut the zucchini.
    Pour the tomato sauce into the bottom of an ovenproof dish.
  • Quick recipe for zucchini and mozzarella gnocchi gratin - Preparation step 2Add a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried rosemary. Mix everything together and spread the sauce evenly over the bottom of the dish.
  • Quick recipe for zucchini and mozzarella gnocchi gratin - Preparation step 3Next, add the gnocchi and the zucchini, cut into pieces. You can add more or fewer pieces depending on the size of your dish. Add half of the Parmesan and mix everything together.
  • Quick recipe for zucchini and mozzarella gnocchi gratin - Preparation step 4Finally, add the drained mozzarella, cut into large chunks, and the remaining Parmesan on top of the dish.
  • Quick recipe for zucchini and mozzarella gnocchi gratin - Preparation step 5Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 350°F/180°C.
  • Quick recipe for zucchini and mozzarella gnocchi gratin - Preparation step 6Remove from the oven and add some chopped fresh basil and, if you like, a drizzle of olive oil. It's ready to serve!

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FAQ ❓

Do I need a gratin dish to make this recipe?

No, you don't even need one! I used an oven-safe stainless steel skillet, but you can also use your oven's baking tray and line it with parchment paper before adding the ingredients.
Yes, you can use goat cheese, for example, for a different flavor, or add the mozzarella at the end of cooking for a different texture.
A green salad, grilled chicken, or meatballs (to add protein) are perfect accompaniments to this dish.
Yes, you can prepare it in advance and reheat it in the oven before serving.
Yes, you can freeze the cooked gnocchi, but they're best eaten fresh for the best texture.
You can use as much as you like; it depends on how much space you have!

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 452Kcal
  • Carbo: 35.8g
  • Total fat: 23.6g
  • Saturated fat: 11.1g
  • Proteins: 22.6g
  • Fibers: 3.5g
  • Sugar: 3.5g
  • ProPoints: 12
  • SmartPoints: 15
Nutritional information for 1 serving (251g)

Cookware

oven

Attributes

Suitable for freezing
Keep refrigerated
Zero waste
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Comments

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3/5, 2 votes 1 comment

anonymous

Tastes blunt, especially as leftovers. Gnocchi and mozzarella have a rubbery texture.
Do not try- waste of money.

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Response Petitchef:

I’m sorry this didn’t turn out well for you. Gnocchi and mozzarella can firm up and become rubbery as they cool, and the flavor may need more seasoning. Thanks for sharing your honest feedback.