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Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

This Gnocchi all Sorrentina recipe will knock your socks off! Made with simple ingredients, this dish packs a surprising, huge flavor punch! Gnocchi is smothered with a delicious tomato sauce, fresh basil and of course, lots of melty cheese! You'll love how easy it is and it's sure to please the whole family!
5 from 13 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil enough to just coat the bottom of your pan
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, finely chopped the best garlic chopper!
  • 1 28 oz. can San Marzano Tomatoes See Note 1
  • 16-24 oz. packaged gnocchi (store bought) or make your own homemade gnocchi!
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped or torn
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded See Note 2
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated or Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt or sea salt, or more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions
 

  • To a large oven-proof skillet, heat olive oil over low heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 2-3 minutes. Make sure you keep the heat low and stir every so often so the garlic doesn't burn!
  • Add San Marzano tomatoes to the pan. Break up the tomatoes with the back of a fork, wooden spoon or by using kitchen shears (my favorite way!). Over medium heat, bring tomato sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt, if needed.
  • Preheat oven to 375˚F. Stir in basil, Parmesan cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese and gnocchi. Stir until everything is combined, then cook 3-4 minutes, stirring often.
  • Top the dish with remaining mozzarella cheese and bake for 15 minutes until bubbly. Allow 5-10 minutes to cool then serve immediately! ((Note: if you don't have an oven-proof pan/skillet, simply transfer the the gnocchi and tomato basil sauce to a 9x9 baking dish)).

Notes

Note 1: San Marzano tomatoes are typically grown in southern Italy and are known for their vibrant, bright red color. They are sweeter and have lower acidity than regular canned, whole tomatoes and are absolutely worth the few extra dollars! They can be found near the regular canned tomatoes at the grocery store. The two most common brands are: Cento (yellow label) and Simpson (white label). I have noticed that stores are starting to have their own store-brand now as well!
Note 2: The authentic way to make this dish is with fresh mozzarella. You can certainly use that, but I just love the way regular, low-moisture mozzarella melts in this dish! 
 
Nutrition information is only an estimate. Info is based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator.
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Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 17.1gFat: 22.1gSaturated Fat: 7.4gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 976mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5.3gCalcium: 306mgIron: 1mg
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