Baked Gnocchi Double Cheese Tomato Sauce

What’s better than a quick and easy pasta dish?  I would say not much.  So here you have my friends, Baked Gnocchi Double Cheese Tomato Sauce.  Cheesy and delicious, pasta night is any night.

Baked Gnocchi Double Cheese Tomato Sauce

is the perfect dish when you are craving a fast and easy Pasta dish.  A Baked Gnocchi Recipe the whole family will love.

A couple of weeks ago I made a  White Sauce Baked Gnocchi  that has become one of our favourites.  Not only is it delicious but really quick and easy to make.

And believe me if you have never eaten a Pasta dish with White Sauce now is the time to start.  Trust me they are really really good.

More Baked Pasta Dishes you may enjoy!

Creamy Cheesy Baked Pasta

Homemade Creamy Baked Pancetta Macaroni 

Creamy Broccoli Bacon Pasta Casserole

Homemade Creamy White Sauce Lasagna

Classic Lasagna

Homemade Baked Macaroni and Double Cheese

What you will need to make this Yummy Baked Gnocchi Double Cheese Tomato Sauce.

Baking Dish  –  I have quite a few baking dishes and these are the perfect sizes for any dish.

Tomato Puree   –  This is one of my favourite purees.

Large Pot    –     You can’t cook pasta unless you have a big pot to hold lots of boiling water.

Serving Spoons  –  I like serving pasta with spoons rather than spatulas.

So needless to say when you make a white sauce pasta dish you automatically have to have a red sauce dish that is just as good if not better.  And this Baked Gnocchi is just that!

As per usual we are divided on what is our personal favourite.  My husband’s favourite hands down is the white sauce gnocchi, of course he prefers White Sauce Lasagna also.

My favourite is this Tomato Sauce Baked Gnocchi with lots of Cheese!  I tend to prefer Tomato Sauce baked pastas. My youngest daughter for this first time in forever actually ate Gnocchi and decided “eh this is pretty good”.

And if I had to guess I would say my eldest daughter’s favourite would be the white sauce.  Am I right? And what is your favourite?

Baked Gnocchi Double Cheese Tomato Sauce

While the water is boiling, I made a simple tomato sauce with my favourite spices.  Cooked it until it thickened, not too much because when it bakes it may become “sticky”  as the Italian says.

I Boiled the gnocchi just until they floated to the top, approximately 30-45 seconds, drained them and then immediately tossed with the thickened tomato sauce.

I sprinkled the top with shredded mozzarella and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.  Baked it for 10 minutes and there you have the perfect-cheesy-any-night-of-the-week-dinner-dish, Baked Gnocchi Double Cheese Tomato Sauce, Buon Appetito!

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Baked Gnocchi Double Cheese Tomato Sauce

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

The perfect Comfort Food Pasta Dish. 

Course: Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 3 servings

Calories: 378 kcal

Author: Rosemary

Ingredients

• 1 pound Gnocchi (homemade or store-bought store-bought Gnocchmine said cooked in 2 minutes)
• TOMATO SAUCE
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup tomato purée
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 clove small garlic chopped
• TOPPING
• 3/4 - 1 cup shredded firm Mozzarella (Fontina or Gruyere cheese)
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 425°, lightly oil an 8 x 6 inch baking dish.
2. In a medium pot, over medium heat add olive oil, garlic, purée, water, oregano,basil, and salt. Stir to combine cook until thickened (not too thick), approximately 15-20 minutes.
3. While sauce is cooking, boil water and cook gnocchi just until the float to the surface, approximately 30 seconds, drain immediately.
4. When sauce has thickened add gnocchi and toss gently, place in prepared baking pan, top with first shredded Mozzarella and then grated Parmesan cheese. Bake in oven for approximately 5 minutes then broil for another 5 minutes or until cheese has browned, (watch it doesn't burn). Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Baked Gnocchi Double Cheese Tomato Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 378 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g 15%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 7mg 2%

Sodium 859mg 36%

Potassium 383mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 62g 21%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Sugars 4g

Protein 10g 20%

Vitamin A 10.3%

Vitamin C 11.6%

Calcium 14.4%

Iron 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

   Updated from November 30, 2015.