Baked Gnocchi

This baked Gnocchi dish is an excellent option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It consists of soft potato gnocchi baked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, topped with plenty of melted cheese. It’s a cost-effective meal that’s simple to prepare, and you can tailor it to your liking!

This baked gnocchi is a super simple meal for those times when you need to get something warm and comforting on the dinner table. This is one of those basic recipes that is so easy to customize to your tastes! Add any veggie you like, and it tastes amazing!

Honestly, you can never go wrong with pasta. Kids and adults are more than happy to devour it! We have lots of popular pasta recipes you should try. Baked Ziti, Slow Cooker Lasagna, Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese, and Million Dollar Spaghetti are some of our reader favorites.

Why You’ll Love Baked Gnocchi

• Takes less about 30 minutes to make
• Very budget-friendly
• Uses easy-to-find ingredients that many you probably already have in your pantry
• Perfect for any weeknight or easy to dress up and serve to guests

Ingredients

GNOCCHI: Use any variety or brand of gnocchi that you like. You can’t go wrong here, so seriously, use whatever you have.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE
PASTA SAUCE: This is another ingredient that gives you total freedom to choose. Any pasta sauce works. It can be a jar, or you can even use homemade sauce.

CHEESE: There are three cheeses in this recipe. Ricotta, which makes the bake so creamy, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.

How To Make Baked Gnocchi

This is just a quick overview of the method for this baked gnocchi. As always, specific measurements and step-by-step instructions are included in the printable recipe box at the bottom of the post.

STEP 1: Preheat oven.

STEP 2: Brown sausage and drain any grease. Stir in the gnocchi, pasta sauce, and ricotta cheese.

STEP 3: Top with mozzarella and parmesan. Bake until the cheese is melted.

Baked Gnocchi FAQs

How Can I Add More To This Recipe?

This is a great basic recipe that is super quick and simple (and delicious) as it is, but if you want to beef it up with something more, add vegetables!

• Spinach or kale (stir in with gnocchi)
• Shredded zucchini (stir in with gnocchi)
• Onion (cook with sausage)
• Bell pepper (cook with sausage)
• Broccoli (cut into small florets and stir in with the gnocchi)

Serving Suggestions

This would be great served with a Caesar Salad or a simple tossed salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing. I also like to serve it with these Garlic Cheddar Biscuits if time allows. Or, for something quicker, try this Cheesy Garlic Bread.

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