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Baked gnocchi with marinara sauce and melted vegan cheese in a serving dish.

Baked Gnocchi

5 from 1 vote
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serving Size: 4
Author Puja Verma
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DESCRIPTION

This no-fuss baked gnocchi is very easy to make under 30 minutes with basic ingredients. Simply toss it together with some garlic infused marinara sauce, top it with a homemade blend of vegan cheese sauce, and pop it in the oven. The creamy, cheese-infused marinara sauce elevates this dish making it virtually irresistible. Serve your gnocchi with garlic bread and a fresh salad for the ultimate cozy weeknight meal.

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 4 cups gnocchi uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced or paste
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or preferred cooking oil
  • 3 cups marinara sauce your choice
  • ¼ cup Italian parsley finely chopped

Vegan Cheese Sauce

  • ½ cup cashews raw
  • ¾ cup soy milk or preferred plant milk
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca starch

METHOD
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F while boiling raw cashews for 5 minutes in 2 cups of water. Once the cashews have softened, then drain out the water, and set aside to cool off.
  • Once the softened cashews cool down, place them in a high-speed blender along with the miso paste, nutritional yeast, garlic (fresh and powdered), soy milk, salt, and tapioca starch. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides a few times.
  • Heat oil in a 10" ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Mix in the marinara sauce along with the uncooked gnocchi pasta. Toss together.
  • Pour the creamy cheese sauce over the gnocchi pasta, and bake for 20 minutes until gnocchi is tender and the vegan cheese sauce thickens.
  • Garnish with fresh Italian parsley before serving.

NOTES

  • Stir the Gnocchi: Mix the gnocchi thoroughly with the marinara sauce in the skillet to coat each piece, preventing it from clumping and maintaining moisture during baking.
  • Taste Before Baking: Check the seasonings before baking the dish, as the cashew cheese sauce and marinara may need adjustments to balance flavors.
  • Experiment with Broiling: For a slightly crispy, golden top, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, but keep an eye on it to prevent burning.

NUTRITION

Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 106g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 2150mg | Potassium: 807mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1289IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 12mg
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: All, American, Italian
Keyword: baked gnocchi, baked gnocchi recipe
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