Baked Gnocchi with Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Melted Mozzarella

"A delightful and simple one-pan baked gnocchi dish where tender potato gnocchi are cooked alongside sweet cherry tomatoes that burst with flavor, then topped with fresh mozzarella until golden and bubbly. Perfect for a quick and comforting meal."
Ingredients
All Steps
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a large baking dish (approx. 9x13 inch), combine the uncooked gnocchi, cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- 3
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened and begun to burst, and the gnocchi are tender.
- 4
Remove the baking dish from the oven. Gently stir in the fresh basil.
- 5
Evenly scatter the fresh mozzarella pieces over the gnocchi and tomato mixture.
- 6
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the mozzarella is completely melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your comforting baked gnocchi!