Description
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is a classic Italian baked dish featuring tender potato gnocchi in a rich tomato-basil sauce topped with creamy mozzarella, baked until bubbly and golden brown. It’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
2 cups grape tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups pureed tomatoes
1/4 cup water
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, gently packed
1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls
1 lb potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Place grape tomatoes in a 9×13-inch baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, toss, and roast until skins split and blister (about 15 minutes). Remove from oven and reduce heat to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine pureed tomatoes with sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over roasted tomatoes in the baking dish.
- Add water, Italian seasoning, garlic, basil, mozzarella pearls, and gnocchi to the dish. Stir to combine evenly.
- Top with fresh mozzarella slices.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until sauce is bubbly and cheese is golden brown. Serve hot.
Notes
You can add cooked Italian sausage or shredded chicken for extra protein.
Use gluten-free gnocchi for a wheat-free option.
Cover loosely with foil if the cheese is browning too quickly.
Freeze before baking for best results if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
