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Cheesy Lasagna-Style Gnocchi Bake with Spinach & Fresh Basil
- 35 min
- 2–6 servings
- 695 kcal / serving
Creamy spinach and ricotta layers with gnocchi and a light tomato sauce come together in a quick, skillet-baked dish. It’s a reliable weeknight meal thanks to simple steps and a short bake.
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Ingredients
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 1egg
- ½ small pkgfresh basil
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ¼ (8 oz) blockmozzarella cheese
- 1 (16 oz) pkgpotato gnocchi
- ½ (15 oz) pkgricotta cheese
- 1shallot
- 1 (8 oz) cantomato sauce
- eggs
- yellow onion
From the pantry: black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt
Cookware
can opener · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · mixing bowls · oven mitts · stainless steel or cast iron skillet · stirring spoon · whisk or fork
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Cook the gnocchi in salted boiling water until they float, about 3 minutes; drain and set aside.
- In an ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high and sauté minced garlic and shallot until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add spinach in batches, letting each handful wilt before adding more; remove from heat and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk ricotta with egg and spices, then fold in the cooled spinach and half of the chopped basil.
- Layer half of the gnocchi in the skillet, spread over half of the spinach-ricotta, then top with half of the tomato sauce. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to form two layers.
- Sprinkle coarsely grated mozzarella over the top.
- Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and the dish is heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Garnish with the remaining basil, slice, and serve.
Two tips
- Make ahead: assemble and refrigerate up to 1 day; bake just before serving.
- Swap ideas: use any remaining mozzarella for topping or pair with a simple green salad using pantry staples.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 695 kcal
- Protein
- 31 g
- Carbs
- 55 g
- Fat
- 41 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 1049 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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