Name: Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 500 grams gnocchi; 400 grams chopped canned tomatoes; 1/2 onion; 2 fior di latte mozzarellas; 40 grams grated Parmesan cheese; extra virgin olive oil; salt

Easy Baked Gnocchi alla Sorrentina – Creamy with Tomato and Mozzarella

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 20 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 3

Ingredients

500 grams gnocchi
400 grams chopped canned tomatoes
¹⁄₂ onion
2 fior di latte mozzarellas (about 100g each)
40 grams grated Parmesan cheese (or Pecorino)
to taste extra virgin olive oil
to taste salt

Preparation

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Prepare the ingredients
To prepare the Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, finely slice half an onion. Cut the mozzarellas into cubes and let them drain in a colander to remove excess water.

Prepare the sauce
Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion until golden. Add the chopped canned tomatoes and a pinch of salt. When the sauce comes to a boil, cook over medium-low heat for about 5-10 minutes, then turn off the heat.

Cook the gnocchi
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the gnocchi. Cook them until they start to float (about 2-3 minutes), then gently drain them.

Assemble the baking dish
Spread 2-3 tablespoons of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Add the gnocchi and distribute them evenly, then cover with the rest of the tomato sauce.
Add mozzarella and cheese, and bake
Distribute the mozzarella cubes on top and finish with the grated Parmesan cheese. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20-25 minutes, placing the baking dish on the lower rack of the oven. This helps the tomato sauce to dry out slightly without burning the top.