Gnocchi With Nduja
Gnocchi with nduja is an easy and time-saver recipe featuring spicy sausage, tender gnocchi, tomato sauce, and mozzarella. Pop in the oven and you have a delicious dinner for those busy nights!
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1.1 pound potato gnocchi
- 5 oz nduja (cut into slices and casing removed)
- 2 cups tomato purée
- 5 oz mozzarella (grated)
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more for coating the skillet)
- ⅓ cup parmigiano (grated)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 360°F/180°C
- In a deep pan or pot heat the olive oil over medium-low heat and add half the nduja. Cook for 2-3 minutes breaking the sausage with the back of a spoon.
- Pour the tomato sauce and season with garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper to taste. Mix to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- While the sauce is cooking, bring a pot with water and salt to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions.
- Drain the gnocchi and add them to the pot with the tomato and nduja sauce. Mix to coat well then transfer the gnocchi to an oiled skillet.
- Top with mozzarella, the remaining nduja slices, and sprinkled parmigiano.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips & Notes
- Make ahead: Prep everything up to baking, store in the fridge for 2 days, and bake when ready.
- Freeze: Assemble the dish without baking, freeze, thaw overnight, and bake as usual.
- Leftovers: Store for up to 3 days in the fridge and reheat with a splash of water or broth.
- Meal prep: Divide into portions and store for easy, grab-and-go meals.
Nutrition
Calories: 464kcal