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Baked Gnocchi With Tomato And Basil Recipe


Baked Gnocchi With Tomato And Basil Recipe
Browning the gnocchi gives it a flavorful,crisp exterior. A quick tomato sauce is made in an empty skiller. The gnocchi goes in the sauce and is topped with mozzarella and put under broiler.

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Ingredients
  • 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb vacuum-packed gnocchi (see note)
  • 1 onion,chopped fine
  • 6 garlic cloves,minced
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 928 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 c water
  • 1/2 c chopped fresh basil
  • 2 c shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions
  1. Ad just oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees Heat 2 Tbs oil in large heatproof non-stickskillet over med-high heat until shimmering. Cook gnocchi,stirring occasionally until lightly browned,about 4 mins;transfer to plate.
  2. Add remaining oil and onion to empty skillet and cook till onion softened,about 3 mins. Stir in garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant,about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and water and cook until slightly thickened,about 5 mins,.
  3. Add basil and gnocchi to pan. Reduce heat to low and simmer,stirring occasionally untilgnocchi is tender,5 to 7 mins. Sprinkle with mozzarella and bake till cheese is well browned,about 8 mins. Serve
  4. Note: The partially cooked ,vacuum-packed gnocchi found in pasta aisle works best her but refrigerated or frozen gnocchi can also be used.

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Comments


Love gnocchi and this version sounds fantastic. Great post my friend and a very high 5.


Ya. My Mothe's Gnocchi's will go well with this recipe. I will try this.
5 from me.
ED


Great post Pat! Can't wait to try this one.
Valerie


Thanks for the 5 on the gnocchi and the cookies. Great recipes!


Love..love...love gnocchi! I will have to try this soon. Thanks for the great post. Five forks.


YUMMY!!!!


I have just begun to use gnocchi. This sounds good.


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