Cheesy Baked Gnocchi Casserole

a spoon holding a scoop of gnocchi casserole over a baking dish, with cheese being pulled.

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Cheesy Baked Gnocchi Casserole

This comforting cheesy baked gnocchi casserole is a true one-pot dinner you can throw together in under 20 minutes. You’ll want to make this delicious homemade comfort food part of your permanent meal plan.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Fusion

Keyword: baked gnocchi, baked gnocchi casserole

Servings:

Author: Sarah Cook

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
2 cloves garlic {finely minced}
2 1/2 cups prepared marinara
2/3 cup half-and-half {optional}
2 lbs gnocchi
3 cups baby spinach {optional}
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
In a large frying pan, braiser pan, or Dutch oven, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat.
1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
When the sausage is almost fully cooked, add the garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
2 cloves garlic
Drain any grease if needed.
Add the marinara sauce, and slowly stir in the half-and-half. Allow the sauce to simmer for ~2 minutes.
2 1/2 cups prepared marinara, 2/3 cup half-and-half
Add the uncooked gnocchi to the pan, breaking apart any that are sticking together.
2 lbs gnocchi
Carefully fold in the (optional) baby spinach.
3 cups baby spinach
Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top of the cheese is lightly browned and the sauce is bubbling.
Allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes and serve.

Notes

To cut down on dishes, use a dish that can go directly from the stove to oven. Something like a 4-quart Dutch oven or a braiser pan would work great. If you don't have something that will work, follow steps 1-7 above, and then transfer to a deep 9x13 casserole dish to bake.

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