Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is a classic Italian dish that features soft potato gnocchi baked with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. It’s a comforting and hearty dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can of whole peeled tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil
- 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the potato gnocchi in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until they float to the surface.
- While the gnocchi is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the whole peeled tomatoes to the skillet, breaking them up with a wooden spoon.
- Season the tomato sauce with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the cooked gnocchi and add them to the tomato sauce.
- Stir to combine the gnocchi and sauce.
- Add the chopped fresh basil to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Transfer the gnocchi and sauce to a baking dish.
- Top the gnocchi with sliced mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake the gnocchi for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the gnocchi cool for a few minutes before serving.
