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italian gnocchi casserole

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

Colorful and easy to make, this tasty one-pot recipe is a great meal to enjoy!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For italian gnocchi casserole

  • GNOCCHI
  • 1 1/2 lb
    gnocchi (750 g)
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • CASSEROLE
  • 1 1/2 c
    finely chopped white onions
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped celery
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil, if needed
  • ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped red peppers
  • 1 lb
    hot italian sausage, casings removed
  • 3 clove
    garlic (large), pressed
  • 3 c
    baby spinach, packed
  • 3 c
    marinara sauce (700 ml)
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    italian seasoning
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 1/2 c
    grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 c
    grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

How To Make italian gnocchi casserole

  • 1
    GNOCCHI... Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • 2
    In a 2-quart oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add butter and oil.
  • 3
    When it starts sizzling, add gnocchi and toss around to coat. Cook according to package directions minus 2 minutes.
  • 4
    Spoon gnocchi into a bowl and set aside.
  • 5
    CASSEROLE... In the same skillet, add onions and celery; season with salt. Sauté for 3 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to dislodge any brown bits; add oil if needed.
  • 6
    Add red peppers and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • 7
    Add hot Italian sausage and break the meat into small pieces. Cook until no longer pink but halfway through cooking add garlic; continue cooking until the meat is done.
  • 8
    Add baby spinach and toss it around. Cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
  • 9
    Add gnocchi and pour in marinara sauce; add Italian seasoning and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until combined before adding cheeses.
  • 10
    Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until cheeses are melted and the top is golden brown.
  • 11
    Remove from the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley.
  • 12
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