# Baked Gnocchi in Spiced Tomato Sauce

Recipe by [Nadia Yilmaz](https://fridge.menu/en/u/nadiayilmaz)

A comforting bake of gnocchi in a rich, spiced tomato sauce, finished with ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan.

Servings: 4 · Cook 30 min · Pasta

Contains: gluten, milk

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## Ingredients

- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 3 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — crushed
- 50 g [Sun-dried tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sun-dried-tomatoes) — finely chopped
- 1 bunch [Basil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/basil) — fresh
- 1 tsp [Fennel seeds](https://fridge.menu/en/i/fennel-seeds)
- 1 tsp [Dried rosemary](https://fridge.menu/en/i/dried-rosemary)
- 250 g [Courgette](https://fridge.menu/en/i/zucchini) — coarsely grated
- 100 ml [Stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- 800 g [Chopped tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/canned-chopped-tomatoes) — canned
- 125 g [Ricotta](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ricotta)
- 500 g [Gnocchi](https://fridge.menu/en/i/gnocchi)
- 125 g [Mozzarella](https://fridge.menu/en/i/mozzarella) — fresh
- 50 g [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan) — freshly grated
- 1 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — for frying
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — fresh
- 25 g [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan) — freshly grated
- 1 bunch [Basil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/basil) — fresh

## Steps

1. Fry the onion in a saucepan with the oil over medium heat until soft.
2. Add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, fennel seeds, rosemary, courgette, stock and chopped tomatoes, bring to the boil and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to thicken slightly. (10 min)
3. Stir in the ricotta, then the gnocchi. Gently mix and season well with salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased ovenproof dish.
4. Tear the mozzarella into smaller pieces and scatter over the top. Sprinkle with parmesan (or another hard cheese) and bake in a preheated fan oven at 180°C for about 15-20 minutes, until the cheese has melted and starts to turn golden. (18 min)
5. Serve with freshly grated parmesan and a scattering of basil.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/baked-gnocchi-in-spicy-tomato-sauce-9d7njgf4

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