Here’s a delicious, easy recipe for Baked Potato Gnocchi—crispy on the edges, soft and pillowy inside, and baked in a flavorful sauce.
🥔🍝 Baked Potato Gnocchi
Ingredients (4 servings)
For the gnocchi
- 1 lb (450g) potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
For the sauce
- 2 cups marinara sauce or tomato sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with olive oil.
2. Cook the gnocchi
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
- Add gnocchi and cook 2–3 minutes until they float.
- Drain and toss with 1–2 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
3. Prepare the sauce
- In a small skillet, sauté garlic in 1 tsp olive oil until fragrant.
- Add tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Simmer 3–5 minutes.
4. Assemble the casserole
- Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Add half the gnocchi, then half the remaining sauce.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining gnocchi, sauce, and cheeses.
5. Bake
- Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes, until cheese is golden and bubbly.
6. Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
- Optional: drizzle with olive oil or sprinkle extra Parmesan.
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Creamy version: Mix sauce with ½ cup heavy cream for a richer flavor.
- Add veggies: Spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini fold nicely into the layers.
- Protein boost: Add cooked chicken, sausage, or meatballs.
- Cheese variation: Try fontina, provolone, or ricotta between layers for extra creaminess.
If you want, I can also give you:
🍄 Mushroom and cream baked gnocchi
🍗 Chicken parmesan gnocchi bake
🧀 Four-cheese baked gnocchi
🥦 Vegetable-packed baked gnocchi
