Gnocchi Casserole
Get a quick & delicious dinner on the table with this Tomato, Spinach & Mushroom Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole Bake. This is a great base recipe that can be customized to your family's tastes :)
Ingredients
- 1 pound package gnocchi
- 24 oz preferred tomato sauce jarred
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 cup spinach packed (torn into pieces)
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms - I use presliced divided
- pinch of red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Spray or grease a square 8" casserole dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add gnocchi - cook for 2-3 minutes - just until they start to float.
- Drain water. Return gnocchi to pot.
- Add sauce, ricotta, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, spinach & approximately 6 oz. mushrooms. (Save a handful of mushrooms for top of casserole) Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you'd like a little heat. Stir until combined.
- Spoon mixture into baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining 1 1/4 shredded cheese evenly over top. Place reserved mushrooms on top of cheese. I also threw a handful of grape tomatoes on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes. If you have tomatoes on top, broil at end of baking time for a minute or two.
- Let dish rest for about 10 minutes before cutting. Serve & enjoy :)
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