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Pepperoni Pizza Gnocchi Bake

A hearty, cheesy gnocchi bake with tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and Parmesan for an easy pizza-inspired weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package Delallo Gnocchi Kit
  • 1 tablespoon Delallo extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 ounces Delallo San Marzano crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 6 slices whole milk mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 12 pepperoni
  • fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • oven-safe baking dish or skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • cheese grater (optional)
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Delallo Gnocchi Kit according to the package instructions; drain if directed and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil until shimmering.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant, stirring so it does not burn.
  5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, then add the salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning; stir and bring to a simmer.
  6. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the grated Parmesan, then add the cooked gnocchi and combine until evenly coated with the sauce.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the gnocchi, then arrange the pepperoni and top with the sliced whole milk mozzarella.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is lightly golden.
  9. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil, let rest a few minutes, then serve.

Notes

  • Use a preheated oven.
  • Shred your own mozzarella for better melting when possible.
  • The skillet will be very hot from the oven; use oven mitts.
  • Omit the pepperoni to make the dish vegetarian.
  • Let the gnocchi bake rest a few minutes before serving.