Caprese Gnocchi Bake
A gooey, cheesy delight that combines fresh ingredients in a comforting pasta bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb gnocchi (fresh or store-bought)
- 2 cups ripe grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into chunks
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the gnocchi in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions, typically until they float (about 2-3 minutes).
- Prepare the tomato mixture by combining halved tomatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped basil in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the drained gnocchi with the tomato mixture, stirring gently to coat.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and scatter the mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the mozzarella is bubbly and starting to brown.
- Optional: Switch your oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes for a crispy top.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with extra basil. Pair with a green salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caprese, Gnocchi, Italian, Bake, Vegetarian