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Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina: Your New Comfort Food Obsession

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is a comforting and quick Italian dish featuring pillowy gnocchi in luscious tomato sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Provides moisture and flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 28 ounces Canned Tomatoes San Marzano recommended
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 0.125 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 0.5 cups Fresh Basil Leaves Torn or chopped
For the Gnocchi
  • 1 pound Fresh Gnocchi High-quality or gluten-free
  • 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Cubed
  • 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese Shredded

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • spatula
  • Stirring spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes until it shimmers.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and add minced garlic to the heated oil, sauté for about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the 28 ounces of canned tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Allow to simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Stir in half of your cubed mozzarella and torn basil leaves, then gently fold in the 1 pound of fresh gnocchi.
  6. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and half of the shredded Parmesan cheese over the gnocchi mixture.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  8. Remove from the oven, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese and torn basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can customize this dish with gluten-free gnocchi or add extra spices like red pepper flakes for a kick.

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