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The Ultimate Pepperoni Pizza Gnocchi Casserole Recipe

Melissa
Take your love for pepperoni pizza to the next level with this delicious and easy gnocchi casserole recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potluck parties, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course entertaining, holidays, Main Course, pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 647 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x11 baking dish

Ingredients
  

Marinara

  • 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
  • 8 Fresh basil leaves torn
  • ¼ cup Yellow onion finely chopped
  • ⅛ cup Water
  • 4 cloves Garlic finely minced
  • 2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt plus more to taste
  • dried oregano a tiny pinch

Baked gnocchi

  • 32 ounces Potato gnocchi store bought
  • 8 ounces Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 6 ounces Sliced pepperoni
  • 4 ounces Shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

Make Marinara

  • Add olive oil to a medium sauce pan over medium heat.
    2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • Add onion and cook until lightly golden and translucent, about 4 minutes.
    ¼ cup Yellow onion
  • Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
    4 cloves Garlic
  • Add tomatoes, oregano and fresh basil and stir well.
    28 ounces Crushed tomatoes, 8 Fresh basil leaves, dried oregano
  • Add salt, and water and stir.
    1 teaspoon Kosher salt, ⅛ cup Water
  • Place a lid on top and reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Pizza Gnocchi

  • Pour the gnocchi and sauce into a 9x11 baking dish.
    32 ounces Potato gnocchi
  • Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
    8 ounces Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 4 ounces Shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Lay pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
    6 ounces Sliced pepperoni
  • Place in the oven on the second rack position from the top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Storing:
To store leftover baked gnocchi, allow it to cool then place it in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Re-heat in the microwave on high for 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 2060mgPotassium: 534mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 642IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 607mgIron: 8mg
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