Baked Gnocchi Casserole in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Name: Baked Gnocchi Casserole in Creamy Tomato Sauce
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds gnocchi (store bought); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic (minced); ½ onion (finely chopped); 24 ounces marinara sauce; ½ cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ((optional)); 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; ½ cup basil leaves (torn or chopped)

Pillowy bites of gnocchi smothered in a silky tomato sauce, topped with golden cheese. Comfort food heaven! Though I make this with store bought Marinara Sauce, I like to freshen up the flavours by simmering it will garlic and onion before using.

⏱️ 42 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 22 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 4.8 (12) 👁️ 25 views

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Baked Gnocchi Casserole in Creamy Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients

5 servings

1 ½ pounds gnocchi (store bought)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
½ onion (finely chopped)
24 ounces marinara sauce
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ((optional))
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup basil leaves (torn or chopped)

Steps

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cook gnocchi according to packet directions. Drain and transfer to 1.5 quart baking dish.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 1 ½ minutes.
Add marinara sauce. Turn heat down and bring to simmer. Stir through cream and Seasonings, if using.
Pour over gnocchi. Stir to spread out. Top with cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
Garnish with basil leaves if desired and serve immediately.