Jammy Tomato & Pesto Gnocchi Bake
A comforting and flavorful bake featuring jammy tomatoes, pesto, and gooey mozzarella, all combined with gnocchi for a satisfying vegetarian dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pack Gnocchi Choose fresh or frozen gnocchi.
- 2 cups Tomatoes Use cherry or vine-ripened tomatoes.
- 1/2 cup Pesto Use high-quality pesto for best flavor.
- 1 cup Mozzarella Shredded or cubed.
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Use Italian seasoned breadcrumbs if available.
- 1 ball Burrata Can be substituted with cream cheese or additional mozzarella.
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For drizzling over tomatoes.
- to taste Salt Adjust to your preference.
- to taste Pepper Freshly ground is preferred.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread the tomatoes evenly on a baking tray. Drizzle them with a bit of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the tomatoes in the oven until they become jammy, about 20-25 minutes.
Assembly & Baking
- Once the tomatoes are roasted, add the uncooked gnocchi on top of the jammy tomatoes.
- Spoon generous dollops of pesto over the gnocchi and gently mix everything together.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and breadcrumbs evenly on top of the dish.
- Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Once done, let it cool for a moment, then serve topped with creamy burrata.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the tray for even cooking. Use good quality pesto for better flavor. Keep an eye on baking to prevent burning.