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Comforting Italian Gnocchi & Tomato Bake

This easy gnocchi bake combines sautéed onions, red peppers, and garlic with gnocchi in a rich tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella and grilled until bubbly and golden.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 red pepper deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 400 grams can chopped tomatoes
  • 500 grams pack gnocchi
  • A handful of basil leaves torn
  • Half a ball (125g) mozzarella torn into chunks

Instructions
 

Prepare the Ingredients

  • Start by heating your grill to high.
    In a large frying pan, warm up 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
    Add the chopped onion and red pepper to the pan.
    Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Add Flavors

  • Next, stir in the crushed garlic clove and cook for another minute.
    Then, pour in the can of chopped tomatoes and add the gnocchi.
    Bring everything to a gentle simmer.

Simmer and Thicken

  • Let the mixture bubble away for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    The gnocchi should become soft, and the sauce will thicken up during this time.

Add Basil and Transfer

  • Season the mixture to taste and stir in a handful of torn basil leaves.
    Once mixed, carefully transfer everything to a large ovenproof dish.

Top with Mozzarella and Grill

  • Scatter the torn chunks of mozzarella evenly over the top of the gnocchi.
    Place the dish under the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
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