Pepperoni Pizza Gnocchi Bake
A cheesy, comforting gnocchi bake topped with pepperoni and fresh basil for an easy pizza-inspired weeknight meal.
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 slices
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Delallo Gnocchi Kit according to the package instructions; set the cooked gnocchi aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil until shimmering.
- Add the minced garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to brown it.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, stir in the grated Parmesan, then fold the cooked gnocchi into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the gnocchi, then arrange the pepperoni and top with the sliced whole milk mozzarella.
- Transfer the skillet (or move the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish) and bake 25–30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil, let rest a few minutes, then serve.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- oven-safe baking dish or skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Knife and cutting board
Notes
- Preheat the oven before baking.
- Shred your own mozzarella for best melt.
- Use oven mitts—the skillet will be very hot after baking.
- Omit pepperoni to make this vegetarian.
- Let the bake rest a few minutes before serving.