This baked gnocchi with tomatoes and basil is the ultimate cozy meal with Soft, pillowy gnocchi are nestled in a bubbling sauce of garden fresh tomatoes and fragrant basil.
Why this baked gnocchi?
Simply because this is irresistible! This baked gnocchi with fresh tomatoes and fresh basil is one of the best baked meal of the season!
Fresh Tomatoes are juicy with peak flavors and Summer is the season for loads of fresh tomatoes and basil. The fresh veggies and herbs of the season always make the most tastiest meal even with less ingredients.
Along with a little mozzarella is heaven. Tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella are perfect flavor partners and this and baked until golden - the perfect way to enjoy a satisfying, comforting, and flavor packed meal.
In fact, this is a meal with all your favorite ingredients! Gnocchi, tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese, and garlic. This not only is packed with the flavors from these ingredients but with textures too! Soft and cloud like gnocchi with crunchy pine nuts and ooey gooey cheese, this is heaven in a bite.
In short, it's a simple comfort food with a vibrant, summery twist perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
To make this delicious meal of baked gnocchi with tomatoes and basil, you will need these ingredients:
Gnocchi - fresh homemade or storebought gnocchis work well. This is an eggless recipe using homemade eggless gnocchi. You may also use any gnocchi of your choice in this recipe.
Basil - both fresh and dried basil work. You may use fresh basil compleyetly during the season and use dried basil in winter to enjoy this meal all year through. The fresh basil added in the following step of baking fills your home with inviting aroma. Add more basil if you prefer.
Tomatoes - fresh tomatoes are the key to this recipe packed with flavors. I like to preserve the juices when it bakes and the gnocchi absorbs all the juices. So I have used the tomatoes without removing the inner seeds and juices. If you don’t prefer, scoop it out and bake.
Salt - gives flavor
Onion and garlic - adds extra layer of flavor and aroma
Black pepper and pepper flakes - For that spicy kick. Adjust the quantity as per your spice tolerance
Mozarella balls - these tiny cheese balls add to the ooey gooey richness of the meal.
Olive oil - Adds to the flavor while cooking the veggies.
Serving Suggestions
I serve this hot, straight from the oven! It is heavenly! Add extra garnish with fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan for an extra elevated meal.
I also pair it with a crisp green salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. We love toasted garlic bread with pasta always. It is a heavenly match.
If you prefer extra spicy, sprinkle additional chili flakes. Or pesto for additional flavor.
Storage
I store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, or microwave in short intervals.
More Pasta Recipes
When in a hurry even gnocchi can be baked with marinara, cheese, and pesto for a great meal. But the flavors from the fresh tomatoes and basil would make the meal extra special. Baked pasta meals are always tasty like the Baked Feta Pasta. If you love Mexican flavors then Mexican Pasta bake will be the perfect choice.
RoastedTomatoes and Red Pepper Sauce with Pasta is an amazing meal which I make often with my home grown bounty.
If you like an Indian flair to the pasta, try this Curried Roasted Cauliflower with Curried Alfredo Pasta or this Paneer Massor Dhal and Veggie Lasagna. You might want to try this Spinach and Paneer Orzo Pasta too. These will be your new comfort food with a new flavor twist.
Baked Gnocchi with Tomatoes and Basil
Ingredients
- 1¼ lb Gnocchi
- 2 lbs Tomatoes quartered
- 1¾ tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 2 tsp Garlic finely chopped
- 1½ cups Onions sliced
- 16 Mozzarella balls have
- ⅓ cup Fresh basil chopped
- 2 tbsp Pine nuts toasted
- Water to cook gnocchi
- chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Add the quartered tomatoes, sliced onions, and garlic to a baking tray. Add salt, olive oil, pepper, dried basil and toss well. Bake in the tray or in a baking dish fir 40-45 minutes.
- In the meantime, cook the gnocchi and set aside. Gnocchi should be done in 4-5 minutes. It rises to the top and floats when cooked.
- Remove the tomatoes from the oven. Transfer to a bowl.
- Mash the tomatoes gently. The juices from the tomatoes make the sauce.
- Add the cooked, gnocchi, halved mozzarella balls, and quarter cup fresh basil. Sprinkle vegan Parmesan. Mix well and bake for 20-22 minutes or until the mixture is bubbly and the cheese melted.
- Remove from the oven.
- Garnish with the rest of chopped basil and pine nuts. Serve warm.
Karen says
That sounds delicious! I've never made gnocchi before. I need to fix that.
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck says
So, this is now totally on my list of recipes to try...and SOON! Sounds amazing!
A Day in the Life on the Farm says
This is such a delicious and quick Meatless Monday meal. Love it.
Stacy Rushton says
I read somewhere many years ago that a lot of the flavor in tomatoes is found in the peel and seed parts so I rarely discard them. And, of course, roasting them concentrates the flavors. Your dish looks wonderful!
Seema says
In my oven right now and I can already tell you this is goig to be the happiest dinner made! so easy to put together and love the baking bubbling I
can see right now.
magicalingrdnts says
Totally agree with you, it is exponential comfort! Thankls Seema.
Archana says
Making some for our weekend this Baked Gnocchi with Tomatoes and Basil is amazingly yummy.
magicalingrdnts says
You'll love this recipe, guaranteed! Thanks Archana.
Preethi Bala says
Baked Gnocchi with tomatoes and Basil is bursting with flavors. My weekend dinner is sorted now . It sounds so irresistible.
Mayuri Patel says
Yummmmmm is all I can think when I look at the photos of gnocchi with tomatoes and basil. Love it but have not tried making gnocchi at home. Need to get that off the list, soon....
magicalingrdnts says
You should try Mayuri. Thanks for stopping by.
Priya vj says
Basil and tomatoes are match made in heaven combo and elevate the flavor profile exponentially. The gnocchis in tomato basil sauce look so appealing and tempting..
magicalingrdnts says
It is the best combo flavor! Thanks Priya.