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Weeknight gnocchi al forno topped with burrata and fresh basil.
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Four Cheese Gnocchi Al Forno with Sausage

Decadent cheesy gnocchi al forno is layered with savory Italian sausage and a cheesy mixture of ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella and burrata cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: baked gnocchi al forno, gnocchi al forno, gnocchi al forno with sausage
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 522kcal
Cost: $10

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add the gnocchi and cook until the gnocchi float to the top, about 8 minutes. Then drain gnocchi, and set aside.
  • Place a wide Dutch oven or pan on medium high heat and drizzle with olive oil. Add the Italian sausage and use a sturdy spatula to break up the sausage.
  • Once the sausage is halfway cooked, add the chopped garlic and dried oregano and continue cooking until the sausage is cooked through and outside is caramelized.
  • Add the tomato sauce to the sausage and stir together and continue simmering for 10 minutes, so the sauce reduces slightly. Then add the cooked gnocchi to the sausage and stir to combine.
  • Scatter cubes of mozzarella cheese onto the sauce and top with dollops of ricotta cheese and grating of Parmesan cheese.
  • Please gnocchi al forno in the oven and cook until the cheese melts, about 15 to 20 minutes and then place under the broiler for another 3 to 5 minutes for an extra crisp top.
  • Remove gnocchi from the oven and top with roughly torn burrata cheese and a fresh basil leaves.

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Notes

If pork isn't available, substitute with Italian flavored chicken or turkey sausage. 
Gnocchi al forno makes greta leftovers and reheats very well. Store for up to 3 days. 
If making ahead, reserve the burrata until it has been reheated. 

Nutrition

Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1051mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 395mg | Iron: 4mg