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Baked gnocchi served on a plate.
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4.75 from 4 votes

Gnocchi Bake

Golden, bubbly, and packed with flavour, this gnocchi bake is a must-try. A fuss-free dish that turns simple ingredients into pure comfort!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Author: James Wythe

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 200 g plum tomatoes sliced into quarters
  • 3 heaped Tbsp black olives chopped
  • 2 heaped tbsp capers
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 690 g jarred passata
  • 200 g cream cheese I used dairy-free
  • 2 handfuls spinach
  • 1 handful fresh basil chopped
  • 1 handful fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 juice lemon
  • 500 g gnocchi I used gluten-free
  • 100 g grated cheese I used dairy-free
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Firstly, slice the onion, garlic, tomatoes (into quarters), capers.
  • Now make the sauce by adding around 2 tbsp olive oil to a pan with the onion, garlic, chopped tomatoes, olives, capers and a pinch of salt and pepper to cook down for 5 minutes.
  • Add the passata, cream cheese, spinach, basil, parsley and lemon juice to the sauce and stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile boil the gnocchi for 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain the gnocchi and add to the sauce and stir.
  • Pour the sauce into a baking dish, top with grated cheese and bake for 20 minutes.

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.
To Freeze: Freeze leftover gnocchi bake for up to a month in an airtight container. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Tip 1: If you want an extra crispy cheese topping, broil for the last 5 minutes or so.
Tip 2: Boiling the gnocchi first helps it to soften before being baked.
Tip 3: To add some protein, you can add beef, Italian sausage, or chicken into this recipe if you aren’t vegan or vegetarian. If you are vegan/vegetarian you could add tofu if you wished.

Nutrition

Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g