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Gnocchi, mozzarella and tomato bake

Gnocchi, mozzarella and tomato bake
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  • Serves: 4

Delicious Gnocchi, mozzarella and tomato bake recipe – a simple dish to make that's a perfect comfort meal. Serve with garlic bread if you fancy.

  • Freezable
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 1-2 sticks of celery
  • 2 red peppers, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 500g pack gnocchi
  • 2 cans chopped tomatoes (approx 800g)
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 8-10 black olives (optional)
  • Handful basil leaves torn
  • A ball of mozzarella, torn into chunks

Method

If you want to try making this Gnocchi, mozzarella and tomato bake recipe, follow the below stages.

Stage 1

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery and fry for 2 minutes. Then add the chopped red peppers and continue frying for another 4 minutes.

Stage 2

Add the crushed garlic cloves and fry for 1 minute more. Tip in the tomatoes, tomato puree, the balsamic vinegar, and 500g gnocchi, then bring to a simmer. Half fill one of the empty tomato tins with water and add to the pan. Stir together and allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Keep stirring the mixture occasionally during this time to prevent anything sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Stage 3

Add in the smoked paprika, oregano, torn basil leaves and black olives (if using). Give everything a good stir, then cook for another 5 minutes.

Stage 4

Transfer the cooked mixture into a large ovenproof dish. Scatter with torn chunks of the mozzarella ball, then grill for 5-6 mins until the cheese is bubbling and golden.

Once cooked, this dish can be served straight to the table for all to dive in.

Gnocchi, mozzarella and tomato bake recipe - dished up in a while bowl and ready to eat.

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Notes

If you want a slightly sweeter taste, try using red onions instead of the normal onions.

Some yummy garlic bread is ideal served alongside this Gnocchi, mozzarella and tomato bake, if you like.

If you feel like getting fancy, you can make your own Potato gnocchi. Jamie Oliver has a good recipe for this.