This Three Cheese Gnocchi Bake is perfect for busy weeknight dinners, but it’ll also wow your dinner guests at any dinner party! It takes a total of just 30 minutes to make, so it’s great for those times when you need a filling meal for the whole family without any fuss. If you have an oven-safe skillet, this recipe is a one-pan dish which is great for easy cleanup! It’s the ultimate comfort food, with three kinds of creamy cheese and filling gnocchi. There’s nothing better than a delicious gnocchi dinner on a cold day, it’s warm, filling, and so delicious. Some of our favorite gnocchi recipes are Gnocchi with Sausage, Spinach, and Tomatoes, Italian Sausage Gnocchi Skillet, Baked Gnocchi with Sausage, and Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup!
Ingredients Needed:
Beef: lean ground beef is best for this recipe. Italian sausage: use mild or hot Italian sausage for this recipe, depending on your spice preference. Onion and Garlic: freshly chopped onions and freshly minced garlic form a great savory base for this dish. Seasoning: Italian seasoning brings a delicious, aromatic flavor to the dish, and salt enhances all the flavors well. Sauce: use your favorite brand of jarred tomato pasta sauce. Gnocchi: I use dried, shelf-stable gnocchi that you can get from the pasta aisle of your local grocery store. You can use homeade gnocchi instead if you prefer, but fresh gnocchi will cook much more quickly. Spinach: fresh spinach adds color and nutrients to this dish. You can use frozen spinach if you need to, or add in extra veggies as desired! Cheese: a mixture of ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese gives this Gnocchi bake its signature flavor.
How to Make Three Cheese Gnocchi Bake
This recipe is quick and easy to make! The full recipe and more helpful notes are included in the recipe card below.
Tips and Notes
Gnocchi. I’ve created this recipe with shelf-stable gnocchi (dried). You can try it with uncooked pasta, but the cooking time may vary. Check the instructions on the package when cooking. Spinach. Fresh spinach adds color and nutritional value, but you can try adding some frozen spinach during the cooking process. You could also try using fresh basil leaves or even arugula for a different flavor.
Three Cheese Gnocchi Bake Variations
Change the cheese. You can use any kind of melty cheese in this bake to suit your flavor preference. Try gouda, provolone, gruyere, or even a Mexican cheese mix for some added spice. Add some veggies. Add even more flavor and color to this dish by adding chopped cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers, sweetcorn, or mushrooms. Make it creamy. To add an extra level of comfort to this already cheesy dish, you can easily make it creamy. All you need to do is add some heavy cream after cooking the broth for a bit.
Serving Suggestions
This dish is filling on it’s own, or you can add some sides for more nutrients and color to make it a complete meal, or to help it go a bit further. Try my Air Fryer Green Beans, Roasted Carrots, Air Fryer Broccoli, or these Roasted Vegetables. We also love serving it with these Homemade Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls, Mom’s Homemade Buns, and my No Knead Artisan Bread are perfect on the side!
More Easy Pasta Recipes To Try
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Bake
Italian Sausage Gnocchi Skillet
Green Chile Mac and Cheese
Creamy Crockpot Tortellini Soup
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