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3) Tomato-Basil Gnocchi Bake with Mozzarella

This is the one I make when I've got ten minutes before bedtime chaos and someone is already asking for a snack. Jarred sauce and store gnocchi do most of the heavy lifting. You basically just assemble, top with cheese, and let the oven do the rest.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450 g potato gnocchi, store-bought
  • 3 cups 720 ml marinara sauce
  • 1 cup 100 g fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 8 oz 225 g shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup 25 g grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Toss gnocchi with marinara, half the basil, salt, and pepper directly in the dish.
  3. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly on top.
  4. Bake uncovered 15–18 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden in spots.
  5. Remove, sprinkle remaining basil, let sit 3 minutes, then serve.