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Tomato Spinach Gnocchi Bake with Mozzarella and Basil

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

Dietary fit: Vegetarian

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
  1. Tomato Spinach Gnocchi Bake with Mozzarella and Basil cooking step 1: Prep the sauce base.
    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
  2. Tomato Spinach Gnocchi Bake with Mozzarella and Basil cooking step 2: Soften the onion.
    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
  3. Tomato Spinach Gnocchi Bake with Mozzarella and Basil cooking step 3: Simmer the sauce.
    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
  4. Tomato Spinach Gnocchi Bake with Mozzarella and Basil cooking step 4: Add gnocchi and spinach.
    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
  5. Tomato Spinach Gnocchi Bake with Mozzarella and Basil cooking step 5: Top and bake.
    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
  6. Tomato Spinach Gnocchi Bake with Mozzarella and Basil cooking step 6: Rest and serve.
    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