Baked Gnocchi with Tomato & Scamorza

Baked Gnocchi with Tomato & Scamorza, known in Italy as Gnocchi al Forno al Pomodoro e Scamorza, is a comforting and satisfying Italian classic. Soft potato gnocchi are coated in a simple tomato and garlic sauce, then topped with Scamorza and baked until golden and bubbling. Rich, rustic and full of authentic flavour, this easy oven-baked recipe is perfect for a cosy family dinner or a hearty midweek meal inspired by traditional Italian cooking.

Author

Affetto Italiano

Prep Time

12 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Servings

4

Cuisine

Italian

Ingredients

• 500g Gnocchi
• 150g Scamorza (shop here), grated or sliced
• 400ml Passata
• 1 Garlic clove
• Olive oil (shop here)
• Basil

Directions

1. Cook gnocchi until they float.
2. Sauté garlic in olive oil, add passata and simmer.
3. Mix gnocchi with sauce, place in a baking dish, and top with scamorza.
4. Bake at 200°C for 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.