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Ricotta Baked Gnocchi with Tomato & Basil
Easy, vegetarian ricotta baked gnocchi pomodoro with homemade marinara sauce, tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Florentina📖 ciaoflorentina
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- pot
- baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat your oven to 400”F
2
in a mixing bowl combine together the ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, lemon zest, fresh herbs and olive oil. Season with a pinch of sea salt and refrigerate until needed.
ricotta cheese1.5 cupsegg1garlic (-grated)1 clovelemon (zest only)1sea salt1 pinch
3
Meanwhile bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. (It should taste like sea water). Cook the gnocchi for a couple of minutes until they float to the top. Drain well and toss with 1 cup of marinara sauce.
Gnocchi1.5 lbmarinara sauce2.5 cups
4
Use a 10 inch round baking dish ( 2- 3 inches deep) and spoon 1/2 cup of sauce on the bottom. Top with half of the gnocchi and spoon the herbed ricotta mixture on top.
Gnocchi1.5 lb
5
Layer half of the mozzarella cheese on top and a few slices go heirloom tomatoes. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt, black pepper and half of the basil leaves.
fresh mozzarella cheese (-sliced)1 lbheirloom tomatoes (mixed colors)3sea salt1 pinchblack pepper (-freshly cracked)1 pinch
6
Add the remaining gnocchi and spoon 1/2 cup of sauce on top. Follow with the mozzarella and tomato slices.
Gnocchi1.5 lb
7
Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and red pepper flakes, loosely cover wit aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for ⏱️ 10-15 minutes, just until the cheese has melted.
sea salt1 pinchred pepper flakes1 pinch
8
Optional: transfer the baked gnocchi under the broiler uncovered, for a about ⏱️ 3 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Allow to cool for a few minutes for the cheese to set. Serve with the remaining fresh basil and herbs on top.
Gnocchi1.5 lb
Nutrition Facts
calories
642 kcal
fat Content
33 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
6 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
1466 mg
protein Content
33 g
cholesterol Content
118 mg
carbohydrate Content
54 g
saturated Fat Content
16 g
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