Baked Gnocchi Casserole In Creamy Tomato Sauce Food

BAKED GNOCCHI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Peel the onion and garlic, chop and sauté until translucent in a hot pot in oil. Add the tomatoes and let simmer 10-15 minutes until creamy. Pour in the cream, salt, pepper, oregano and sugar.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Rinse the leeks and cut to rings about 3/4 inch. Put the leeks and gnocchi into boiling water and cook for about 2 minutes. Drain.
• Add the gnocchi and leeks to a casserole dish and pour the tomato sauce over it. Sprinkle cheese on top and bak for about 20 minutes.

BAKED GNOCCHI CASSEROLE IN CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cook gnocchi according to packet directions. Drain and transfer to 1.5 quart baking dish.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 1 ½ minutes.
• Add marinara sauce. Turn heat down and bring to simmer. Stir through cream and Seasonings, if using.
• Pour over gnocchi. Stir to spread out. Top with cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
• Garnish with basil leaves if desired and serve immediately.

GNOCCHI IN TOMATO CREAM SAUCE.

Steps:

• Chop the onion, carrot and celery.
• Melt the butter in a large frying pan or pot and add the onion, carrot and celery.
• Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 425 fahrenheit (210 celsius).
• Add the tomatoes,including the juice,to the pan along with salt and pepper.
• Simmer for about 30 minutes until thickened.
• Don't forget to stir occasionally.
• Put in the blender and puree.
• Pour it back into the pan, remove from the heat and stir in cream and nutmeg.
• Season to taste.
• Place the gnocchi in a large baking dish and cover with the sauce. (Precook the gnocchi to package directions if you are using storebought gnocchi.)
• Bake in preheated oven until very hot and starting to brown on top.
• About 7-10 minutes.
• Serve immediatly, sprinkled with parsley.
• The sauce can be made a day ahead up until adding the cream.
• Only add the cream and bake just before serving.
• This makes a great and very tasty vegetarian dish or side dish.
• I like to make it with spinach gnocchi.
• Serve with bread to mop up the delicious sauce.

GNOCCHI WITH CREAMY TOMATO PORCINI SAUCE

Steps:

• Place porcini in medium bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water over. Let stand until porcini are soft, about 30 minutes. Remove porcini from water, reserving soaking liquid. Finely chop porcini.
• Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add porcini and sauté 3 minutes.
• Add cream and 3/4 cup soaking liquid, leaving any sediment behind in bowl. Simmer until liquid is reduced to 3/4 cup, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in marinara sauce; bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to simmer before using.).
• Cook gnocchi in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain.
• Add gnocchi to sauce and toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates. Serve, passing Parmesan separately.

GNOCCHI & TOMATO BAKE

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan, then soften 1 chopped onion and 1 finely chopped red pepper for 5 mins.
• Stir in 1 crushed garlic clove, fry for 1 min, tip in 400g chopped tomatoes and 500g gnocchi, then bring to a simmer.
• Bubble for 10-15 mins, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi is soft and the sauce has thickened.
• Season, stir through a handful of torn basil leaves, then transfer to a large ovenproof dish.
• Scatter with torn chunks of half a 125g mozzarella ball, then grill for 5-6 mins until the cheese is bubbling and golden.

GNOCCHI & TOMATO BAKE (WITH FREEZING INSTRUCTIONS)

Steps:

• Heat grill / broiler to high.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then soften the onion and pepper for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic, fry for 1 minute, tip in the tomatoes and gnocchi, then bring to simmer.
• Bubble for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi is soft and the sauce has thickened.
• Season, stir through the basil, then transfer to a large ovenproof dish.
• Scatter with the mozzarella, then grill / broil for 5 to 6 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
• This dish can be frozen for up to a month. Just defrost and bake in a medium oven for 20 - 30 minutes until piping hot.