Bolognese baked gnocchi

Super cheesy bolognese baked gnocchi is a delicious, comforting dinner recipe the whole family will love and can be made ahead.   

Tips for making baked gnocchi

1. Use shop-bought gnocchi. Fresh gnocchi is too tender and is much better served as is with a sauce. Shop-bought gnocchi is firmer and can stand up to the double cooking time.
2. Boil the gnocchi in plenty of salted water until it floats. Boiling the gnocchi before it bakes means that it is well-cooked and that it doesn’t have to bake for very long.
3. After combining with the bolognese sauce, top with plenty of mozzarella and place in a hot oven. Bake until golden and bubbling.
4. Allow the bolognese baked gnocchi to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Making ahead and freezing

1. Make ahead instructions: The gnocchi can be boiled and combined with the bolognese a day in advance. Keep covered in the fridge before baking. Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days then reheated in the oven until hot.
2. Freezing instructions: Assemble the baked gnocchi in a foil container. Wrap with two layers of foil then freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen until hot throughout and bubbling.

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Bolognese baked gnocchi

Super cheesy bolognese baked gnocchi is a delicious, comforting dinner recipe the whole family will love and can be made ahead.   

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Baked gnocchi, Bolognese, Bolognese baked gnocchi

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 535kcal

Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

• 3 cups bolognese sauce
• 1 kg (2lbs) gnocchi
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese grated

Instructions

• Make bolognese according to recipe instructions.
• Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until it floats. Strain the gnocchi then add to the bolognese.
• Transfer to a casserole dish. Top with mozzarella then place in the oven.
• Bake the gnocchi for 10-15 minutes until the hot and bubbling.
• Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 901mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Calcium: 410mg | Iron: 8mg