Gnocchi and Broccoli Bake Recipe
This comforting Gnocchi and Broccoli Bake features tender gnocchi and broccoli florets enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic. Baked to golden perfection, it’s an easy one-pan meal perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bake
- 1 pack (1 lb / 500g) gnocchi
- 1 pound (450 g) broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cup (350 ml) vegetable stock
- 5 ounces (150 g) cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup grated Grana Padano (or Parmesan) + more to sprinkle on top
- 3/4 cup (175 ml) sour cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature while you prepare the ingredients.
- Cook broccoli and gnocchi: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the broccoli florets and gnocchi simultaneously. Cook them together for 2-3 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Heat the vegetable stock in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat until almost simmering. Add the cream cheese and stir continuously until it melts smoothly into the stock.
- Season and add cheese: Stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Add the grated Grana Padano cheese and mix thoroughly until well combined to form a creamy sauce.
- Finish the sauce: Turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated for a rich and tangy flavor.
- Combine and assemble: Transfer the cooked gnocchi and broccoli to the skillet and toss everything gently to coat evenly in the creamy sauce.
- Bake: Sprinkle additional grated cheese over the top, then place the skillet in the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Rest and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bake to cool for 5 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and set.
Notes
- You can substitute Grana Padano with Parmesan or Pecorino Romano if preferred.
- If you don’t have an oven-proof skillet, transfer the sauce and gnocchi mixture to a baking dish before adding the cheese topping and baking.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste.
- For a gluten-free dish, use gluten-free gnocchi made from potatoes or alternative flours.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
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