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One Pot Gnocchi Caprese Recipe

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A delicious and easy one-pot Gnocchi Caprese recipe featuring roasted cherry tomatoes infused with fresh herbs, tender baked gnocchi, and melted mozzarella topped with parmesan. Perfect for a comforting Italian-inspired meal that combines rich flavors and minimal cleanup.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients

Tomato and Herb Mixture

  • 18 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 Tbsp fresh oregano leaves

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp brown sugar

Main Ingredients

  • 18 oz dried gnocchi
  • 4.5 oz ball of mozzarella, roughly torn or sliced
  • 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese (or vegetarian hard cheese)
  • Handful of chopped basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) to prepare for baking the dish.
  2. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar until well combined.
  3. Prepare Tomatoes: Place whole cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, fresh thyme, and oregano into a shallow casserole dish or roasting tin. Pour the olive oil mixture over the tomatoes and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
  4. Add Gnocchi: Add the dried gnocchi directly to the pan with the tomatoes and mix thoroughly to distribute the gnocchi throughout the tomato mixture.
  5. Initial Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, allowing the gnocchi to cook and the tomatoes to soften and release their juices.
  6. Add Basil and Stir: Remove the dish from the oven and stir in the chopped basil carefully, encouraging the tomatoes to start breaking down further and infuse the gnocchi with flavor.
  7. Add Cheese Toppings: Scatter the torn or sliced mozzarella pieces evenly over the top of the gnocchi and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
  8. Final Bake: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and browned to perfection.
  9. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately, enjoying the warm, cheesy, and herbaceous gnocchi caprese.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh herbs with dried herbs if needed, but reduce the quantity by half for dried.
  • Use a vegetarian hard cheese alternative if you prefer to keep the dish vegetarian.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes before baking.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
  • Gnocchi cooks well directly in the tomato juices during baking, so no pre-boiling is necessary.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/one-pot-gnocchi-caprese-recipe/