Gnocchi alla Sorrentina: a simple recipe that will really make you lick your lips. Just a few ingredients: gnocchi, tomato, mozzarella, and basil for a guaranteed successful first course. If you want, prepare the gnocchi yourself: follow my recipe here for perfect gnocchi.

But now let’s see together how to make the recipe of Gnocchi alla Sorrentina. Get the ingredients ready, and let’s start.

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Difficulty: Easy
Preparation time: 30 Minutes
Portions: 4 people
Cooking methods: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

1.75 lbs potato gnocchi
1 clove Garlic
1.4 oz onion
2.2 cups tomato passata
2 mozzarella cheeses
to taste Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
to taste extra virgin olive oil
to taste salt
to taste basil

Tools

1 Colander / Strainer
1 Baking Dish
1 Pan

Preparation

First, drain the mozzarella in a colander. Then finely chop the onion and put it in a pan with 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and the garlic. Next, add the passata. Cook the sauce over moderate heat for 20/25 minutes, ensuring it does not dry out too much.
Cook the gnocchi in salted boiling water. Add one or two tablespoons of oil to the boiling water: this way, the gnocchi won’t stick during cooking. As soon as they float to the surface, drain them and transfer them to the pan with the tomato sauce.
Then, stir them and transfer a portion into a generously greased baking dish.
Next, layer slices of mozzarella, basil, and a little Parmesan on top.
Then, repeat the layer of gnocchi, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
Finally, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and place the gnocchi in the oven at 365°F (185°C) for about 5-10 minutes.
When the mozzarella has melted, remove from the oven and serve.
And voilà, the Gnocchi alla Sorrentina are ready.
Cheesy and delicious!!!
Instead of sauce with tomato and mozzarella, you can also try the white version, using, for example, béchamel or, for a stronger flavor, gorgonzola.

Storage

I recommend consuming the Gnocchi alla Sorrentina as soon as they are ready. If there are leftovers, store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container.

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