**Baked Gnocchi with Ricotta and Marinara: A Delightful Italian Treat**
This delectable dish combines pillowy soft gnocchi, creamy ricotta cheese, and rich marinara sauce to create a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The gnocchi, made from a combination of potatoes and flour, is cooked to perfection, achieving a tender interior and a slightly crispy exterior. The ricotta cheese provides a smooth and creamy element, balancing the tangy sweetness of the marinara sauce. Served hot and bubbly, this baked gnocchi is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for a cozy dinner with loved ones. Additionally, this recipe offers variations for vegetarian and gluten-free diets, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this culinary delight.
BAKED GNOCCHI WITH RICOTTA
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.
Provided by Deborah Harroun
Categories Main Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 of recipe, Calories 403 calories, Sugar 16 g, Sodium 971 mg, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 57 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13 g, Cholesterol 23 mg
BAKED GNOCCHI
This baked gnocchi is simple, fast, and delicious.
Provided by ConnieD
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 45m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spread 1/2 of the pasta sauce on the bottom of a 5-inch round casserole dish. Layer with gnocchi and spread the remaining pasta sauce on top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 600.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g
BAKED RICOTTA GNOCCHI
This light and fluffy homemade ricotta gnocchi that's baked in marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese is the perfect way to eat gnocchi.
Provided by Ryan Beck
Categories Pasta
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place four paper towels on a large plate and spread the ricotta on the paper towels in an even layer. Place another layer of four paper towels on top of the ricotta. Press down gently to let the excess moisture soak into the paper towels. Transfer the drained ricotta to a medium bowl.
- Add the eggs, parmesan cheese and salt to the bowl with the ricotta.
- Add the flour, 1/2 a cup at a time, stirring with a rubber spatula. Mix until just combined and you form a ball. Do not over knead, otherwise it will be tough. The dough should be sticky. If you need to add more flour, add 1 tbsp at a time.
- Place the dough on a clean floured surface. Cut into 8 equal pieces. Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll and stretch the dough until it forms a long skinny rope, about 1" thick. Cut about 1" wide gnocchi and then transfer to a baking sheet, making sure each gnocchi is covered in flour so they don't stick to each other.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the gnocchi until they float, which should be about 3-4 minutes. Drain and toss with some olive oil so they don't stick.
- Transfer gnocchi to a casserole dish and toss with marinara sauce. Top with mozzarella cheese. Cook for 10 minutes and the turn broiler on for 2 minutes to finish browning cheese. Top with some fresh basil and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl, Calories 435 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 132 mg, Sodium 773 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g
BAKED GNOCCHI
Tender pillows of baked gnocchi mingle with two kinds of cheese in this recipe from "Lidia's Italy in America," by Lidia Bastianich. Also try her boiled variation, Gnocchi with Marinara Sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- When potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel and pass through a ricer or food mill, discarding peels. Spread mashed potatoes out on a large baking sheet and season with salt; let cool.
- Add egg to cooled potatoes and sprinkle with 3/4 cup flour. Gather mixture together and turn out onto work surface; knead, adding more flour as necessary to prevent sticking, until dough comes together. Do not knead too much or add too much flour, as gnocchi will become heavy.
- Cut dough into three equal pieces. Lightly flour work surface and hands. Roll each piece into a 1/2-inch-thick rope; cut each rope into 1/2-inch pieces. Roll each piece lightly in the palms of your hands. Holding a fork with one hand at a 45-degree angle, use your thumb to press lightly on one piece of dough, starting high on the inside tines of the fork. Roll dough down the whole length of the tines to create ridged gnocchi with an indentation where your thumb was. Repeat process with remaining pieces of dough. Dust gnocchi with flour and place on a large baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add gnocchi to boiling water, cooking in batches if necessary. Once gnocchi rise to the surface, continue cooking about 2 minutes more. Drain.
- Transfer gnocchi to a small baking dish and add marinara sauce; sprinkle with cheeses. Transfer baking dish to oven; bake until warmed through, about 6 minutes. Serve.
RICOTTA GNOCCHI
This recipe was passed down to me from my great aunt, it is easy, authentic and delicious! The secret to making these gnocchi is to dry the ingredients as much as you can before using. Let the ricotta drain of excess water by placing it in a strainer over a bowl and leaving it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using.
Provided by Shelbi Awabdy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Stir together the ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan Cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl until evenly combined. Mix in 1 cup of flour. Add additional flour if needed to form a soft dough.
- Divide the dough into 3 or 4 pieces, and roll into 1/2-inch-thick ropes on a floured surface. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces, and place on a lightly floured baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, and cook until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in diced tomatoes and red pepper flakes; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in shredded basil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Boil the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 1 to 2 minutes, then drain.
- To assemble the dish, stir the cubed mozzarella cheese into the sauce and allow the heat of the sauce to soften, but not melt the cheese. Place gnocchi into a serving bowl, and spoon sauce overtop.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 131.1 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 905.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh gnocchi. If you can't find fresh gnocchi, you can use frozen gnocchi, but be sure to thaw it completely before using it.
- To make your own marinara sauce, you will need the following ingredients:
- olive oil
- onion
- garlic
- crushed tomatoes
- tomato paste
- dried oregano
- dried basil
- salt
- pepper
- To make the ricotta filling, you will need the following ingredients:
- ricotta cheese
- parmesan cheese
- eggs
- salt
- pepper
- To assemble the dish, you will need the following ingredients:
- gnocchi
- marinara sauce
- ricotta filling
- mozzarella cheese
- parmesan cheese
- To make the dish, follow these steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook the gnocchi according to the package directions.
- While the gnocchi is cooking, make the marinara sauce and the ricotta filling.
- Once the gnocchi is cooked, drain it and transfer it to a greased baking dish.
- Top the gnocchi with the marinara sauce and the ricotta filling.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake the dish for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the dish hot.
Conclusion:
Baked gnocchi with ricotta and marinara is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The crispy gnocchi, creamy ricotta filling, and tangy marinara sauce come together to create a flavor combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover gnocchi or marinara sauce.
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