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Pepperoni Pizza Gnocchi Bake

A comforting, easy-to-make gnocchi bake layered with tangy tomato sauce, melty cheeses, and pepperoni.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cheese Grater
  • Oven mitts

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package Delallo Gnocchi Kit
  • 1 tablespoon Delallo extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 ounces Delallo San Marzano crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 6 slices whole milk mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 12 pepperoni
  • fresh basil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Delallo Gnocchi Kit according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, and warm until shimmering.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant, stirring so it does not brown.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, then bring the sauce to a simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to low, stir in the grated Parmesan, then add the cooked gnocchi and combine until evenly coated.
  • Transfer the gnocchi and sauce to a baking dish, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top, then arrange the pepperoni and the sliced whole milk mozzarella over the cheese.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil, let rest a few minutes, then serve.

Notes

  • Use a preheated oven.
  • Shred your own mozzarella for best melting.
  • Have fun with different toppings.
  • Keep oven mitts handy; the skillet will be very hot.
  • Make it vegetarian by omitting pepperoni.
  • Let the bake rest a few minutes before serving.