Description
This Baked Gnocchi Recipe is a comforting and healthy one-pan meal featuring tender gnocchi baked with ground turkey, spinach, and marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Ready in under an hour, this dish combines simple ingredients for a flavorful, hearty bake that’s perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 a yellow onion – finely diced
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 large handfuls spinach
- 1 lb gnocchi – no need to cook or boil before using in this recipe
- 28 oz marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Sauté Onions: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and diced onions, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Cook Ground Turkey and Seasonings: Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up as it browns. After about 3 minutes, season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil, stirring to combine.
- Add Spinach: Place the spinach in the skillet with the turkey and onions, toss to combine, and sauté until the spinach wilts.
- Add Gnocchi and Sauce: Turn off the heat, then add the uncooked gnocchi and marinara sauce to the skillet. Toss all the ingredients together to ensure even mixing.
- Top with Cheese and Bake: Cover the top evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese. Place the skillet into the preheated oven and bake for 28 to 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven, allow it to cool slightly, and serve warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- No need to pre-cook the gnocchi; it cooks during baking.
- Use an oven-safe skillet to easily transfer from stovetop to oven.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or beef as preferred.
- Fresh basil makes a great garnish to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated.
