Baked Gnocchi in Vodka Sauce

A delicious baked recipe with fluffy pillows of potatoes paired with a rich and velvety vodka sauce. Perfect for a cold cozy day.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup tomato paste

• 1/4 cup vodka

• 1 cup cream

• 1 cup vegetable stock

• 1 small brown onion finely diced

• 3-4 cloves of minced garlic

• 1 tsp Italian herbs

• 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional)

• salt and pepper to taste

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella (cut into small pieces)

• 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese

• 500 grams gnocchi (for homemade gnocchi, check out our gnocchi recipe)

• handful of basil to garnish

Method

1. Add oil to a pan and sauté onions and garlic for a few minutes until onions are translucent.

2. Add in tomato paste and stir for 2 minutes. Add in vodka sauce. Stir and simmer for 3 minutes.

3. Add in vegetable stock, cream, Italians herbs, chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Bring to a low simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

4. Cook gnocchi (check out our homemade gnocchi in blog) in boiling salted water for 1 minute or until slightly tender or as per packet instructions.

5. Strain gnocchi and add to vodka sauce, stir through gently.

6. In a baking dish add in gnocchi. Arrange fresh mozzarella over the top before sprinkling fresh Parmesan.

7. Bake gnocchi for 8-10 minutes until cheese has melted and there is a slight brown colour on the top.

8. Garnish with fresh basil.