Pepperoni Pizza Gnocchi Bake
This Pepperoni Pizza Gnocchi Bake takes all the delicious flavors of the classic pizza, turning it into a delicious gnocchi casserole!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 package Delallo Gnocchi Kit
- 1 tablespoon Delallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 28 ounces Delallo San Marzano crushed tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 12 pepperoni
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare gnocchi according to package instructions. Here is a good post with tips and tricks.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow to heat until glistening.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Heat until bubbling/simmering.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated parmesan and the cooked gnocchi, stirring to combine.
- Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella and then layer on the pepperoni and sliced whole milk mozzarella.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use a preheated oven
- Have fun with different toppings.
- Ideally shred your own mozzarella, pre shredded does not melt as well.
- The skillet will come out hot, hot, hot from the oven! Make sure you use a towel or oven glove!
- Make this Pizza Gnocchi Bake vegetarian by omitting the pepperoni.
- Let the Gnocchi Bake rest for a few mins before serving.
- You can use any toppings you'd like in place of the pepperoni! Get creative and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 816mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 638IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 2mg