Why I Love This Recipe

There are certain dinners that feel like they belong in your favorite little Italian restaurant, and this is one of them. The gnocchi bakes right in the sauce, soaking up all those rich tomato flavors while staying soft and pillowy. Add a ball of creamy burrata on top, grab a piece of crusty bread, and suddenly an ordinary weeknight feels a little more special.

Enjoying The Leftovers

If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, they make an incredible lunch the next day. The sauce gets even richer overnight, and the gnocchi stays perfectly tender.

Storing

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The burrata will mix into the sauce as it sits, making everything extra creamy.

Reheating

Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. Add a splash of chicken broth or water if the sauce has thickened, then finish with fresh basil, parmesan, or another piece of burrata if you’re feeling fancy.

A pan with baked gnocchi in a tomato meat sauce & cheese. Sitting next to it is a serving of it in a bowl topped with fresh basil.
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Burrata Baked Gnocchi

Some recipes are made to impress without creating extra work, and this Burrata Baked Gnocchi does exactly that. Tender gnocchi, a rich homemade meat sauce, melty burrata, and plenty of parmesan come together in one pan for a cozy Italian-inspired dinner that feels restaurant worthy from the very first bite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
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Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1, 16 oz package of uncooked gnocchi
  • 1 lb ground italian chicken sausage or ground turkey
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 1, 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp italian seasoning, 3 tbsp if using ground turkey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2, 4oz balls of burrata
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉.
  • Preheat a large oven safe pan to medium heat and add the avocado oil.
  • Add the ground italian chicken sausage to the pan and cook 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
  • Add the diced onions and minced garlic and saute for a few more minutes.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, and seasoning and stir well. Let this simmer on low for at least 10 minutes but the longer you simmer the better! This will allow all the flavors to come together.
  • Stir in the uncooked gnocchi and top with the burrata and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. I usually like to broil mine at the end for a minute to get the cheese nice and golden.
  • Serve with freshly chopped basil and enjoy!

Equipment

saute pan
measuring cups
cutting board

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 6g | Calcium: 374mg | Iron: 6mg