Crispy Baked Gnocchi With Tomatoes, Basil And Mozzarella
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Crispy Baked Gnocchi With Tomatoes, Basil And Mozzarella
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Servings
2
as a main
Total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 pound vine-ripened tomatoes
- 5 ounces fresh mozzarella
- Leaves of 1 large bunch of fresh basil
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F [220°C].
- Place the gnocchi in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave to cook for 2 minutes, then drain well.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to a roasting pan or large baking dish along with the olive oil and mix well to evenly coat. Tuck in the tomatoes, mozzarella, and half of the basil. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then transfer to the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Scatter the pine nuts over the gnocchi and bake for a further 5 minutes.
- Tear the rest of the basil leaves, scatter them over the gnocchi, and serve immediately.