Baked Gnocchi with Marinara, Mozzarella, and Fresh Basil

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1/2 cup Basil, fresh

• Condiments

  • 20 oz Marinara sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Pre-made gnocchi

• Dairy

  • 8 oz Whole milk mozzarella

Found on bowlofdelicious.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 lb pre-made gnocchi (ricotta or potato- either will do)
• 20 oz. marinara sauce
• ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
• 8 oz. whole milk mozzarella, shredded (or sliced if fresh)

Directions

• Cook gnocchi by placing carefully into boiling salted water. Remove with a slotted spoon when they float to the top and place into four individual-sized mini cast-iron skillets or casserole dishes, or one baking dish.
• Sprinkle basil on top of the gnocchi.
• Spoon marinara sauce evenly on top of the basil.
• Sprinkle cheese evenly on top of the sauce.
• Cover with foil; bake at 425 for 10 minutes.*
• Remove foil; bake for another 5 minutes.
• Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with extra basil.