Gnocchi alla Sorrentina: Irresistibly Cheesy & Comforting!
Indulge in the rich flavors of Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, a traditional Italian dish that combines soft gnocchi with a cheesy tomato sauce for the ultimate comfort food experience.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 500 grams gnocchi
- 400 grams canned tomatoes
- 200 grams mozzarella cheese
- 100 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dry basil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add canned tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper, simmering for 10 minutes.
- Mix the cooked gnocchi with the sauce in the skillet.
- Transfer to a baking dish, layer with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a creamy texture, add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce.
- Use fresh basil for an enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, cheesy gnocchi, comfort food, Italian recipes