Dinner recipe

Tomato Spinach Gnocchi Bake with Mozzarella and Basil

Name: Tomato Spinach Gnocchi Bake with Mozzarella and Basil
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 800g gnocchi; 2 tins chopped tomatoes; 150g baby spinach; 200g mozzarella; 1 onion; 3 cloves garlic; 15g basil; 2 tsp dried oregano; 150ml vegetable stock; 2 tbsp olive oil; 50g breadcrumbs; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A bubbling vegetarian gnocchi bake with tomato sauce, spinach, basil, mozzarella, and crisp crumbs.

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40 min620 kcal4 base servingsDinnerVegetarianFamily FriendlyOven Bake

ContainsGluten, Milk

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Recipe and nutrition estimates

Recipe times, servings, calories and nutrition notes are estimates for planning. They are not medical or dietary advice. Check food is cooked safely and adjust recipes for your household's needs.

Focus ingredients: gnocchi, chopped tomatoes, baby spinach, mozzarella

Dietary fit: Vegetarian, Lower Sugar

Serving tip: Use an ovenproof pan if you have one; otherwise transfer the saucy gnocchi to a baking dish before topping.

Tomato Spinach Gnocchi Bake with Mozzarella and Basil plated and ready to serve.

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Ingredients

What you need

800g gnocchi
2 tins chopped tomatoes
150g baby spinach
200g mozzarella
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
15g basil
2 tsp dried oregano
150ml vegetable stock
2 tbsp olive oil
50g breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp black pepper

You'll also need

large ovenproof frying pan, box grater, knife, chopping board

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps

Step 1
Prep the sauce base
Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Finely chop the onion, grate the garlic, roughly chop the basil leaves and tender stems, and tear the mozzarella into small pieces.
10 min
Step 2
Soften the onion
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion with a pinch of salt for 6 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
7 min
Step 3
Simmer the sauce
Stir in the garlic, oregano, black pepper, and half the basil for 1 minute. Add the chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock, then simmer for 6 minutes until slightly thickened.
8 min
Step 4
Add gnocchi and spinach
Stir the gnocchi into the sauce with 100ml water. Simmer for 4 minutes, then fold in the spinach until just wilted.
6 min
Step 5
Top and bake
Scatter over the mozzarella and breadcrumbs, then drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Bake for 10-12 minutes until bubbling and golden on top.
12 min
Step 6
Rest and serve
Rest for 3 minutes, then scatter over the remaining basil and spoon into bowls while the mozzarella is still soft.
4 min

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Dinner recipe

Tomato Spinach Gnocchi Bake with Mozzarella and Basil

A bubbling vegetarian gnocchi bake with tomato sauce, spinach, basil, mozzarella, and crisp crumbs.

Start cooking Ingredients

40 min620 kcal4 base servingsDinnerVegetarianFamily FriendlyOven Bake

ContainsGluten, Milk

Allergy and dietary checks

Recipe and nutrition estimates

Recipe times, servings, calories and nutrition notes are estimates for planning. They are not medical or dietary advice. Check food is cooked safely and adjust recipes for your household's needs.

Focus ingredients: gnocchi, chopped tomatoes, baby spinach, mozzarella

Dietary fit: Vegetarian, Lower Sugar

Serving tip: Use an ovenproof pan if you have one; otherwise transfer the saucy gnocchi to a baking dish before topping.

Image: Shop Sorted generated asset

Ingredients

What you need

800g gnocchi
2 tins chopped tomatoes
150g baby spinach
200g mozzarella
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
15g basil
2 tsp dried oregano
150ml vegetable stock
2 tbsp olive oil
50g breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp black pepper

You'll also need

large ovenproof frying pan, box grater, knife, chopping board

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps

Step 1
Prep the sauce base
Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Finely chop the onion, grate the garlic, roughly chop the basil leaves and tender stems, and tear the mozzarella into small pieces.
10 min
Step 2
Soften the onion
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion with a pinch of salt for 6 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
7 min
Step 3
Simmer the sauce
Stir in the garlic, oregano, black pepper, and half the basil for 1 minute. Add the chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock, then simmer for 6 minutes until slightly thickened.
8 min
Step 4
Add gnocchi and spinach
Stir the gnocchi into the sauce with 100ml water. Simmer for 4 minutes, then fold in the spinach until just wilted.
6 min
Step 5
Top and bake
Scatter over the mozzarella and breadcrumbs, then drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Bake for 10-12 minutes until bubbling and golden on top.
12 min
Step 6
Rest and serve
Rest for 3 minutes, then scatter over the remaining basil and spoon into bowls while the mozzarella is still soft.
4 min

Tomato Spinach Gnocchi Bake with Mozzarella and Basil

What you need

You'll also need

Step by step

Prep the sauce base

Soften the onion

Simmer the sauce

Add gnocchi and spinach

Top and bake

Rest and serve

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Tomato Spinach Gnocchi Bake with Mozzarella and Basil

What you need

You'll also need

Step by step

Prep the sauce base

Soften the onion

Simmer the sauce

Add gnocchi and spinach

Top and bake

Rest and serve

Related recipes for the week

Creamy Coconut Lentil Dhal with Jammy Eggs

Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff Gnocchi with Green Beans

Saucy Butter Bean Tomato Stew with Smoked Paprika and Parsley