Baked Gnocchi

Details

• Number of servings: 8

• Cook time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground italian sausage

• 2 1 lb packages of gnocchi

• 8 oz ricotta

• 1 teaspoon salt

• (optional) 1 tablespoon fennel seeds

• 1 large jar (25.5 oz) marinara sauce

• 8 oz sliced mozzarella

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400.

2. In a large ovenproof skillet, brown italian sausage over medium-high heat until it is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat.

3. Add the marinara, ricotta, uncooked gnocchi, fennel seed, and salt to the pan with the sausage. Stir gently until the gnocchi is coated and sausage is well distributed.

4. Top with mozzarella and bake for 30 minutes until gnocchi is tender.

5. Top finished baked gnocchi with a sprinkling of fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

Adapted from The Modern Proper.