Skillet Gnocchi in Tomato Sauce with Melted Mozzarella
A comforting and hearty one-pan meal featuring pillowy gnocchi simmered in a rich tomato sauce, topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop & Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) potato gnocchi
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Add gnocchi directly into the sauce, stirring to coat. Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes until gnocchi is tender.
- Stir in fresh basil, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Cover skillet and cook on low heat until cheese is melted and bubbly, or transfer under the broiler for 2–3 minutes for a golden top.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra basil if desired.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of cream to the sauce.
- You can substitute gnocchi with whole wheat or cauliflower gnocchi for a healthier version.
- Make it spicy by increasing the amount of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg