Gnocchi alla Sorrentina with tomato and mozzarella
Pillowy gnocchi baked in a simple basil tomato sauce under bubbling mozzarella. Ready in half an hour.
- Time35 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.63 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Warm the oil in a pan and fry the garlic for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and oregano and simmer for 12 minutes until thick.
12 min - 2
Stir half the basil into the sauce.
- 3
Cook the gnocchi in boiling salted water until they float, about 2 minutes. Drain well.
2 min - 4
Mix the gnocchi into the sauce and pour into a baking dish.
- 5
Cover with the mozzarella and parmesan.
- 6
Bake for 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and spotted brown. Scatter over the rest of the basil.
12 min
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