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Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
A comforting Campanian dish of tender potato gnocchi baked with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
15 min prep
30 min cook
4 servings
Family Story
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina brings together the familiar flavors of tomato, basil, and melted cheese in a warm baked dish associated with the cooking traditions of Campania.
Ingredients
- •1 lb potato gnocchi
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- •Salt and black pepper, to taste
- •1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- •8 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed
- •1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet and briefly cook the garlic until fragrant.
- 3
Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes, then stir in most of the basil.
- 4
Cook the gnocchi in salted boiling water until they float to the surface, then drain.
Cooking Tips
Drain the gnocchi as soon as they float so they remain tender. Use fresh mozzarella, but pat it dry first to keep the finished dish from becoming watery.