Simple Creamy Baked Gnocchi
Creamy Baked Gnocchi combines tender potato gnocchi with marinara, garlic, basil, cream, and mozzarella, baked until bubbling and golden. A cozy, simple pasta bake that’s fast and family-approved.
Ingredients
- 2 lb potato gnocchi
- 16 oz marinara sauce
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup baby mozzarella balls or mozzarella pearls
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 Tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water, cook gnocchi 3–4 minutes until they float. Reserve ½ cup water, then drain.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat oil or butter over medium. Sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in marinara, basil, and Parmesan. Simmer gently, stirring often.
- Remove from heat. Add cream, gnocchi, and reserved water. Stir until well combined and creamy.
- Top with mozzarella pearls and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Broil on high for 2–3 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh basil if you like.