Tomato & Harissa Gnocchi Bake

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Recipe Intro From kausloves

This Tomato & Harissa Gnocchi Bake is easy to make and is packed with flavor. The harissa adds a hint of spice, so if you're not into that, use less or omit entirely. 

Want more gnocchi recipes? Check out this Roasted Pepper & Dolcelatte Gnocchi and this Brown Butter Gnocchi.

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Serves or Makes: 5

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ingredients

  • 500 grams gnocchi
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 chopped red chili
  • 1 cup tomato passata
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons harissa paste
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Parsley, to garnish

Method

  • Step 1

    Sauté onion in oil for 2-3 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Add garlic paste/fresh garlic, chopped red chili and seasonings, sauté for a further 1-2 minutes.

  • Step 3

    Add tomato passata, harissa paste and mascarpone. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Allow to cook in medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Add a little water to loosen if becomes too thick.

  • Step 4

    Cook gnocchi according to packet instructions (boil for 2-3 minutes until gnocchi start to float and drain).

  • Step 5

    Add cooked gnocchi into sauce then transfer into an oven proof dish. Top with chunks of mozarella and a few leaves of parsley (or basil if you have it to hand).

  • Step 6

    Bake in a preheated oven on the top shelf at 180C/350F till golden and bubbly (approx 15 minutes).