Easy Baked Gnocchi

This cheesy baked gnocchi recipe is inexpensive comfort food at its best! It has pillowy gnocchi smothered in marinara sauce, fresh basil, and is topped with plenty of mozzarella.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
• 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
• 1 handful fresh basil (torn)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• Salt & pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 400F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
2. 2Add the butter and onion to an oven-proof skillet and sauté over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until the onion is softened and lightly browned.
3. 3Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. 4Add in the marinara and gnocchi and give it a good stir. Once it starts to bubble a bit, turn the heat off and stir in the basil.
5. 5Top evenly with the mozzarella and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Broil for a few more minutes to brown the cheese (watch it carefully so it doesn't burn).
6. 6Let it sit for a few minutes prior to serving, then season with salt & pepper if needed and enjoy! It's extra delicious served with some freshly grated parmesan and more fresh basil if you happen to have some left.