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Gnocchi in tomato sauce with mozzarella

4 people · Italian inspired cuisine/pasta

Recipe photo: Gnocchi in tomato sauce with mozzarella (pasta)

Gnocchi in tomato sauce with mozzarella combines soft gnocchi with a fruity sauce and melted cheese. The result is uncomplicated, filling and very suitable for quick family cooking.

Estimated nutrition

per serving · Calculated for 4 servings.

Energy
≈ 630 kcal
Protein
≈ 24.5 g
Carbohydrates
≈ 73.2 g
Fat
≈ 24.1 g

Approximate values based on the listed ingredients. Brands, cheese, portion size and preparation can change the values.

Calculation basis

Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.

Quantity assumptions and ingredient mapping

  • 1 onion · ≈ 100.0 g
  • 2 cloves of garlic · ≈ 6.0 g
  • 2 tbsp olive oil · ≈ 27.3 g
  • 1 tsp sugar · ≈ 4.0 g
  • 2 balls of mozzarella · ≈ 250.0 g
  • 1 handful of basil · ≈ 1.0 g
  • 800 g gnocchi from the refrigerated shelf · ≈ 800 g · Assumed quantity / reference product

Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria

Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

  • 800 g gnocchi from the refrigerated shelf
  • 700 g pureed tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • 2 balls of mozzarella
  • 40g Parmesan
  • 1 handful of basil
  • Salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Finely dice the onion and garlic. Sauté in olive oil until translucent.
  2. Add pureed tomatoes, sugar and herbs. Season with salt and pepper and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  3. Cook the gnocchi briefly according to the instructions on the package or fry them directly in a little butter in the pan, depending on the desired texture.
  4. Add the gnocchi to the tomato sauce and mix well.
  5. Tear the mozzarella into pieces and pour over it along with the Parmesan.
  6. Cover or let it melt briefly in the oven until the mozzarella becomes soft.
  7. Serve with fresh basil.