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  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 115 mins
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is a cozy, baked Italian dish with pillowy gnocchi, tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella—easy, vegetarian, and full of flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds russet potatoes
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 24.5 oz tomato passata
  • 2 sprigs fresh basil
  • 1 lb fresh mozzarella
  • Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Bake potatoes at 450°F until tender.
  • Scoop flesh, rice it, let steam escape.
  • Add yolks, salt, and flour. Fold into dough.
  • Roll dough, cut into gnocchi pieces.
  • Boil gnocchi until they float.
  • Simmer tomato sauce with garlic and basil.
  • Mix gnocchi with some sauce.
  • Layer in dish with mozzarella and Parmigiano.
  • Bake at 450°F until bubbling and golden.
  • Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with basil, and serve.

Notes

Use store-bought gnocchi to save time.

Make-ahead: assemble and refrigerate or freeze unbaked.

Broil briefly for crispy cheese on top.

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 80 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg