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Cheesy gnocchi and tomato bake
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Cheesy gnocchi and tomato bake

Pillowy gnocchi in tomato sauce with bubbling mozzarella. On the table in 25 minutes.

Time 25 min
EffortEasy
Per portionΒ£1.65
Calories628 kcal

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Potato gnocchi1 kg
  • Chopped tomatoes (tin)2 tins
  • Mozzarella250 g
  • Baby spinach200 g
  • Garlic3 cloves

Also uses from the cupboard: vegetable oil, table salt, ground black pepper. Missing any? You can add them to your shop on the shopping list.

Usually contains: Gluten, Milk.

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Nutrition per adult portion
628
calories
24g
protein
88g
carbs
18g
fat
7g
fibre

Estimated from typical ingredient values, including a teaspoon of oil. Children's portions are smaller.

Method

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  1. Finely chop the garlic. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a wide ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat and fry the garlic for 1 minute, without letting it brown. Add the chopped tomatoes and a pinch of salt and simmer for 10 minutes.2 tins chopped tomatoes3 cloves garlic
  2. Stir in the gnocchi and the spinach. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring, until the spinach has wilted and the gnocchi are soft. Heat the grill to high.1 kg potato gnocchi200 g baby spinach
  3. Tear the mozzarella over the top and slide the pan under the grill for 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling. If your pan handle is not ovenproof, tip everything into a baking dish first.250 g mozzarella
The trick that makes it

Fry the gnocchi in a little oil until golden before adding them to the sauce for a crispy edge.

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