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Golden browned gnocchi in a large round pan wth a handle with lots of cheese in a pan and a portion removed to show the cheesy middle.
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Cheesy Gnocchi Bake (Vegetarian)

This gnocchi bake is so easy and tasty that you'll want to make it every day! It even has hidden vegetables for extra nutrients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: mains
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 5
Calories: 580kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison
Cost: £1.68

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced (£0.40)
  • 1 aubergine, cubed (£0.85)
  • 2 courgette, grated (£0.95)
  • 500 g passata (£0.60
  • 1 kg of gnocchi (£1.25x2)=(£2.50)
  • 250 g grated mozzarella (£2.55)
  • Fresh basil (£0.55)

Cupboard Essentials

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 500 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt & Pepper
Metric - US Standard

Instructions

Instructions Preheat the oven to 180C

  • Start by adding the olive oil to a large, frying pan on a high heat. Add the cubed aubergine to the pan & leave for around 2 minutes to get a nice sear before stirring and frying for a further 4 minutes.
  • After this, reduce the heat to low and add the grated courgettes, red pepper flakes, oregano and garlic. Season generously with salt and pepper and gently fry for a further minute.
  • At this stage pour the passata into the pan along with the gnocchi and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and heat up and simmer for a few minutes. Add 400 ml vegetable stock to loosen the sauce.
  • Then add the gnocchi and sauce to the ovenproof pan and then sprinkle the mozzarella over the top.
  • Pop in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the mozzarella has melted and the gnocchi is fully cooked through. Garnish with fresh basil to serve & season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Use a variety of cheeses, such as mozzarella and freshly grated parmesan, to enhance flavor in the gnocchi bake.
  • Consider adding protein like minced meat or pancetta for extra protein in the vegetarian gnocchi bake.
  • Taste the sauce before incorporating gnocchi to make flavor adjustments easier.
  • Add any cooked meat to the vegetable and gnocchi mixture before topping with cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g