Description
Easy one-pan baked gnocci using the ease of a skillet. With melted golden brown cheesy mozzarella on top and fresh fragrant basil leaves. This simple vegetarian dinner is comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (or 1 teaspoon minced garlic)
- 1 x 500 g packet of ready made gnocci
- 250 g fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into ~0.5 cm thick slices (or 1/4 inch)
Marinara sauce:
- 2 x 400 g can diced tomatoes
- 1 x medium brown onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove (or 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely diced (or 2 teaspoons dried oregano)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely diced (or 2 teaspoons dried basil)
Optional:
- Fresh basil leaves to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Place all marinara ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Place skillet on stove-top on a moderate heat and add oil. Once the oil is heated, add the garlic and saute until lightly golden brown.
- Add marinara sauce and gnocci to the skillet (you will not need to pre-cook the gnocci as it will cook perfectly in the sauce).
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until the gnocci is soft, stirring frequently. You can insert a fork into the gnocci to test if it is soft enough to eat.
- Once the gnocci is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and place the sliced mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Preheat the grill and place the skillet underneath until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the grill, garnish with fresh basil leaves and enjoy.
Notes
Place leftovers in an air-tight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Easy-moderate
- Cuisine: Australian-infused Italian
Keywords: gnocci, easy, skillet, vegetarian dinner