Looking for a simple comfort food recipe? This Baked Gnocchi is perfect! Add extra veggies or sausage to make it even more hearty.
I know many of us in the Midwest aren’t thinking of comfort food right now. We have some crazy weather for February right now: yesterday it was 60º! It’s hard to not be super excited about sunshine, but I know for a fact that it will snow again.
Last week, I made this recipe for the Fox 17 Morning Mix and we’ve eaten it TWICE since. Gnocchi is a pantry staple for us since it’s so quick and easy. Gabby calls it Gnocch-IO (like Pinocchio) and we just let it slide since it’s so cute with her missing teeth. Aside from pasta based dishes, it’s great for soups and slow-cooker meals. Aldi offers both regular and whole wheat varieties!
This creamy pomodoro sauce is going to be a new staple in our house. If you can’t find Red Gold whole tomatoes in a large can, feel free to substitute the crushed variety. I think this would be delicious for homemade pizza or used instead of marinara for Chicken Parmesan.
Olivia had a great idea to turn this into a pizza baked gnocchi. After cheese, if you add your favorite pizza toppings it’s a fun twist on a pizza night!
- 1 package potato gnocchi , around 1 pound
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 4 stems fresh flat leaf parsley
- 4 stems fresh rosemary
- 4 stems fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots (around 1 whole shallot)
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 tablespoon Red Gold® Tomato Paste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 (28 ounce) can Red Gold® Whole Peeled Tomatoes, or Crushed Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces shredded Italian Cheese
- Fresh basil leaves torn for garnish
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Preheat oven to 400º.
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Spray an oven safe dish with non-stick cooking spray.
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Cook gnocchi and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside. (You'll know it's done when it floats to the top, after about 2 minutes. DON'T overcook!)
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Add EVOO to large pan over medium heat. Add parsley, oregano, rosemary and basil. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the herbs become crisp. Remove herbs and discard.
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Add shallots and stir frequently, for about 3 minutes.
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Add garlic and cook for an additional 1 minutes, being careful not to burn.
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Stir in tomato paste, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes, cooking about 30 seconds more. Slowly pour in crushed tomatoes into the pan along with the juice. Crush with a potato masher or flat spatula.
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Reduce heat and simmer sauce for 10 to 15 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cream and gnocchi.
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Pour mixture into baking dish. Cover with cheese.
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Place in oven and cook for 10 minutes, or until bubbly and brown. .
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Allow baked gnocchi to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Then top with fresh torn basil.
Original Recipe: http://redgoldtomatoes.com/recipes/detail/baked-gnocchi-with-cream-pomodoro-sauce
For a larger family, feel free to double the amount of gnocchi. The sauce makes PLENTY, no need to double.
If you have a larger family like ours, I highly recommend using two packages of Gnocchi and baking in a 9×13 or casserole dish. There is plenty of sauce, so no need to double the whole recipe.
What quick comfort foods are your favorite? Have you tried Red Gold® Tomato Paste? It’s fab!
I have never thought about making something like this, but this looks heavenly! I know we will be making this soon!
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I have never heard of this dish but it looks amazing! I need to whip it up and give it a try.
I have used Red Gold® Tomato Paste, although I have never made a Gnocchi, it does look delicious though.
Oh this sounds awesome! The guys love making gnocchi instead of pasta. I bet they’d love this dish!
Oh man this sounds yummy! This and a salad would be a perfect dinner for my family.
Drooling! That looks and sounds so good. I love that I could add some of the leftover meats or veggies in my fridge to change it up every time too.
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Gnocchi is my favorite pasta!!! Thanks for sharing g this recipe for it!
Wow, now that looks delicious! I am definitely going to be trying this over the weekend!
Yummmm!! This looks really good! I would love to try it this week! That pomodoro sauce sounds delicious!
I am a fan of quick and easy dishes. This sure does look yummy. I’m sure my family will love it.
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This dish looks delicious. I’m always looking for new vegetarian dishes to try.
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I love gnocchi! I have no idea why I do not eat it as often as I should though!!!!
Wow this looks super yummy!!! I love gnocchi!
Oh my yasssss!!!! Can we have this for dinner? Gotta try it!!