italian gnocchi casserole

Name: Italian Gnocchi Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## GNOCCHI; 1 1/2 pound(s) gnocchi (750 g); 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil; ## CASSEROLE; 1 1/2 cup(s) finely chopped white onions; 1/2 cup(s) finely chopped celery; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, if needed; ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste; 1/2 cup(s) finely chopped red peppers; 1 pound(s) hot italian sausage, casings removed; 3 clove(s) garlic (large), pressed; 3 cup(s) baby spinach, packed; 3 cup(s) marinara sauce (700 ml); 1/2 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning; freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns); 1 1/2 cup(s) grated mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Mar 18, 2025

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

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A nice Italian Gnocchi Casserole ready to be enjoyed!

prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make italian gnocchi casserole

Step 1

GNOCCHI... Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Step 2

In a 2-quart oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add butter and oil.
Step 3

When it starts sizzling, add gnocchi and toss around to coat. Cook according to package directions minus 2 minutes.
Step 4

Spoon gnocchi into a bowl and set aside.
Step 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.
Step 6

Add red peppers and sauté for 2 minutes.
Step 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.
Step 8

Add baby spinach and toss it around. Cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
Step 9

Add gnocchi and pour in marinara sauce; add Italian seasoning and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until combined before adding cheeses.
Step 10

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until cheeses are melted and the top is golden brown.
Step 11

Remove from the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley.
Step 12

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