Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella
Description
Known as 'gnocchi alla sorrentina', this is a classic Italian pasta dish that uses simple ingredients but tastes delicious. Use homemade or bought gnocchi.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1/2 onion, finely chopped
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1 1/2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans passata (crushed tomatoes)
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salt to taste
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1 (18 ounce) package potato gnocchi
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1 (4 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, cubed
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4 fresh basil leaves
Directions
1
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add passata and salt; simmer over low heat while you prepare the gnocchi.
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain.
3
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
4
Pour 1 ladle of tomato sauce into the bottom of a baking dish. Add gnocchi, remaining tomato sauce, and Parmesan cheese; toss to combine. Arrange cubes of mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
5
Place baking dish in the oven and broil until mozzarella cheese is melted and sauce has slightly reduced, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish with basil leaves before serving.