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Baked Gnocchi with Ricotta

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Dinner in a flash! This Baked Gnocchi with Ricotta uses prepared gnocchi and tops it with marinara, ricotta and parmesan in this meatless weeknight dinner.

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I’m always on the lookout for easy weeknight dinner ideas. And this Baked Gnocchi with Ricotta is one of them! For even more ideas, try this Parmesan Crusted Tilapia or Garlic Spaghetti.

dish of gnocchi topped with ricotta

This recipe is one that I found while flipping through one of my cookbooks – Everyday Food: Light – a little while back. And this recipe is so simple, and so good, that I’ve actually made it a few times since then. This is the perfect weeknight recipe – on the table in well under 30 minutes!

Gnocchi topped with ricotta and baked in a baking dish

Ingredients

Gnocchi: Gnocchi is easy to find at most grocery stores, stocked in with the pasta. If you’ve never had gnocchi, they are potato dumplings, and have such a unique texture. They are a family favorite around here!

Marinara: I like to make up a big batch of my homemade marinara and freeze it in 1/2 cup portions. Then when I go to make this, I can pull out 2 portions and it’s super easy. You could always use a store bought marinara, as well.

Ricotta & Parmesan: Both of these are vital, in my opinion. Since there are so few ingredients, if you leave one off, you will notice. The first time I made it, I didn’t have any Parmesan on hand, and it was ok, but I definitely think this recipe needs it.

Parsley: I always like to add a bit of freshness at the end, so the parsley works well for this. But if you don’t have it, it is not a vital ingredient.

Serving Suggestions

This is such an easy meal, I would also stick with easy side dishes! Here are a few of my favorite suggestions.

Serving of Baked Gnocchi with Ricotta

More Gnocchi Recipes

Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
Gnocchi with Meat Sauce
Gnocchi with Pesto, Shrimp, and Asparagus
Minestrone with Gnocchi
Creamy Slow Cooker Tomato Soup with Gnocchi

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Gnocchi topped with ricotta and baked in a baking dish

Baked Gnocchi with Ricotta

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Author: Deborah Harroun
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
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Dinner in a flash! This Baked Gnocchi with Ricotta uses prepared gnocchi and tops it with marinara, ricotta and parmesan in this meatless weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz package gnocchi
  • 1 cup marinara
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Drain.
  • Place the gnocchi in the bottom of a 2 quart baking dish. Pour the marinara over the top. Dollop the ricotta over the top, then sprinkle with parmesan. Place under the broiler until the cheese is melted and heated through, about 5 minutes. Top with parsley before serving.

Recipe Notes:

source: Everyday Food Light
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/4 of recipe, Calories: 403kcal (20%), Carbohydrates: 57g (19%), Protein: 13g (26%), Fat: 13g (20%), Saturated Fat: 3g (19%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 23mg (8%), Sodium: 971mg (42%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 16g (18%)
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  6. Joanne says

    I try to cook from my cookbooks every week, but I feel like I just keep going to the same five favorites. I really should explore more of them! This baked gnocchi sounds SO good…such a comfort food.

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