Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is a classic and very tasty Italian dish made with soft and light potato gnocchi baked in a simple and delicious tomato sauce with mozzarella cheese, grated Parmisan and fresh basil.
The original recipe is from Sorrento, in southern Italy, and this is the reason why it’s called “alla Sorrentina”. A simple tomato sauce, fresh basil, mozzarella and a little Parmisan cheese are the final ingredients for this delicious first course.
This is the way I sometimes recycle leftover gnocchi.
If you want to make your own homemade gnocchi, follow my recipe here.
Now, let’s see how to make this delicious Gnocchi alla Sorrentina recipe! So let’s get started.
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Ingredients
Tools
Steps
First, drain the mozzarella cheese in a fine-mesh strainer and set aside.
Prepare the sauce
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan on medium-low heat, add the onion finely chopped and the garlic.
Sauté for a few minutes, stirring often and being careful not to burn them.
Then add the tomato sauce, fresh basil and season with salt. Bring to a boil, then low heat to a brisk simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes.
Cook gnocchi
Put on a large pot of water to boil. Once it starts to boil, add salt and cook potato gnocchi. Don’t touch them with your hands while pouring them in the water.
If making your own potato gnocchi follow my step by step recipe, alternatively use store bought.
Gnocchi are ready when they all float to the surface of the water. It only takes about 2 – 3 minutes.
Finish and serve
Drain potato gnocchi with a slotted spoon and place in the tomato sauce, toss to coat.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (185°C)
Transfer half gnocchi into an oven-proof baking dish, spreading well so they cover the entire base. Dress with the sliced mozzarella, basil and part of the grated Parmisan. Cover with the rest gnocchi.
Top the gnocchi with the rest of the mozzarella, some olive oil and bake for 5 minutes until the mozzarella cheese is melted
Here they are. Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (Potato gnocchi with mozzarella cheese) are ready to eat!
Buon appetito!
Storage
I suggest to consume Gnocchi alla sorrentina as soon as they are ready but you can keep them in the refrigerator for 2 days in an airtight container.
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