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Gnocchi alla sorrentina scooped with a wooden spoon.
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Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina

Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina in rich tomato sauce is a classic Italian staple made in your own kitchen.
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 318kcal
Author: Svi

Ingredients

  • 20 oz potato gnocchi , about 500-600 grams
  • 1 ½ cup tomato passata (sieved tomatoes)
  • 2 fresh mozzarella balls , about 150-200 grams
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese , grated
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt , pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese

  • In a large skillet pan add a splash of extra virgin olive oil and garlic cloves crushed with a flat knife so that it can release more flavor and infuse the oil.
  • Give a quick stir. Add tomato passata (sieved tomatoes). Let simmer on low heat until slightly reduced.
    Add salt to taste and a pinch of sugar (only if needed).
  • Remove garlic cloves from tomato sauce. Add torn in large pieces fresh basil leaves.
  • Drain Mozzarella cheese from liquid and cut in cubes.

Cook Gnocchi

  • In the meantime bring water to vigorous boil and cook gnocchi until they float to the top.
  • Toss cooked gnocchi in tomato sauce and mix gently until coated.

Assemble Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina & Bake (Traditional & Most Delicious Way)

  • In a baking dish add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
  • Add halve of all gnocchi in tomato sauce, top with half of mozzarella cubes. Sprinkle with half Parmesan cheese.
  • Top with remaining gnocchi, then remaining mozzarella cubes and finally generously coat with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in a preheated to 390F (200C) oven for 10-15 minutes. Last 5 minutes with grill turned on until delicious golden crust forms.

Finish Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina In a Pan (Quick & Easy Way)

  • Once gnocchi are cooked and mixed with tomato sauce in a pan, set them on medium low heat.
  • Add mozzarella cheese cut in cubes and grated Parmesan cheese.
    Give a nice stir. Set the heat on low and simmer for 1 minute until mozzarella cheese has melted.
  • Give another stir, let rest for 5 minutes and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 710mg | Potassium: 429mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 579IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 7mg