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Baked Gnocchi al Pesto with Burrata and Mozzarella

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Baked Gnocchi al Pesto with Burrata and Mozzarella

Gnocchi al Pesto

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Prep: 15 min • Cook: 25 min. A comforting casserole-style dish where gnocchi and pesto are layered with fresh mozzarella and creamy burrata, then baked until bubbly and golden. This recipe offers a richer, more indulgent take on the classic gnocchi al pesto, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or a casual gathering.

Preparation time
15 min
Cooking time
25 min
Total time
40 min
Servings
4
Course
Main
Complexity
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 18oz potato gnocchi(fresh or shelf-stable)
  • 7oz basil pesto(store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 pc burrata cheese(about 4oz, at room temperature)
  • 5oz mozzarella cheese(fresh, torn into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2oz parmesan cheese(grated, for topping)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil(for greasing the baking dish)
  • salt(to taste)
  • black pepper(freshly ground, to taste)

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Typically, this involves boiling them in salted water for 2-3 minutes until they float. Drain them well.
  3. In a large bowl, gently toss the drained gnocchi with the basil pesto until evenly coated. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Assembly and Baking

  1. Spread half of the pesto-coated gnocchi in the prepared baking dish.
  2. Scatter half of the torn fresh mozzarella over the gnocchi layer.
  3. Tear the burrata cheese into pieces and distribute about half of it over the mozzarella.
  4. Layer the remaining pesto-coated gnocchi on top.
  5. Top with the rest of the fresh mozzarella and the remaining burrata pieces.
  6. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.

Nutrition

Servings
4
Serving size (imperial)
10.6 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (4 servings)
Calories950 kcal316.7 kcal3,800 kcal
Protein35 g11.7 g140 g
Fat60 g20 g240 g
Carbs75 g25 g300 g

Tips

  • For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the pesto mixture before tossing with gnocchi.
  • If the top starts browning too quickly, loosely tent the baking dish with aluminum foil during the last few minutes of baking.
  • Serve immediately while hot and bubbly. A sprinkle of fresh basil leaves adds a burst of freshness and color.

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