Easy Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole Recipe your family will love! The perfect family comfort food dinner that doesn't take hours to prepare!
Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole Recipe
You all know we love cheesy casserole recipes! HELLO YUM! Today, I am so excited to share this Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole Recipe! So many of my favorite things combined to make a delicious casserole.
Cheese and Gnocchi = Pure Happiness
It's delicious, easy to make, and a soon-to-be family favorite! The best part is that there are only a few ingredients, so you don't have a giant grocery list!
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Ingredients
Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an easy baked gnocchi recipe. The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.
- Potato Gnocchi
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Parmesan Cheese
- Italian Seasoning
- Mozzarella
- Salt and Pepper
Equipment Needed
- Small Casserole Baking Dish: I used a square casserole dish to spread the gnocchi out, so there was a nice top layer of cheese. You could also make it in a smaller round dish for individual servings.
- Heat-Resistant Potholders: A couple of years ago, we had a fire scare when we didn't realize we had turned a burner on, and a cloth potholder caught fire. Thankfully, we walked by the kitchen, saw the smoke, and got it out ourselves. Since then, we have only used these heat-resistant potholders.
- Mixing Bowl
How to Make Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole
I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.
- Preheat oven
- Grease/spray a small casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- Combine boiled gnocchi, sauce, parmesan, salt and pepper, and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Mix well.
- Transfer the contents from the bowl to the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese on top. You can also sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning on the cheese.
- Bake
Preparation and Storage
Make Ahead: As with other casserole recipes, you can prep this Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole beforehand. Follow the instructions through step 5 and refrigerate your casserole in a covered, airtight container until it’s time to bake.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy them within three days.
Freezing/How to Freeze: Transfer cooked leftovers to an airtight, freezer-safe container and enjoy them within two months.
How to Reheat: You can reheat Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole leftovers using your microwave or oven, depending on how many portions you need to prepare.
Recipe Variations + Tips for the Best Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole
Substitutions: We have a Crock Pot Bolognese Sauce, a Copy Cat Olive Garden Marinara Sauce, and Gwyneth Paltrow's Go-To Homemade Tomato Sauce if you want to DIY your spaghetti sauce for this recipe. The bolognese sauce would be a terrific way to add protein to this vegetarian casserole dish.
Optional add ins - peas, diced tomatoes, ham, bacon, turkey or fresh thyme.
You can change up the cheese and use Swiss, Gruyere, or your favorite melty cheese.
Vegetarian Option: This casserole recipe is vegetarian if you use meatless spaghetti sauce.
Vegan Option: Make this dish vegan using plant-based gnocchi, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
Gluten-Free: Gluten-free eaters should look for gnocchi with a gluten-free label to avoid cross-contamination. Spaghetti sauce should be gluten-free but double-check the ingredient list first.
Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: The written recipe makes eight servings and scales quickly to your desired yield. You can use a larger casserole dish if you scale it up and don’t want to divide it across multiple dishes.
Make It Spicy: Add red chili pepper flakes or use spicy arrabbiata sauce instead of regular spaghetti sauce to spice up your casserole.
Sugar-Free: The written recipe contains 2 grams of sugar per serving, with no single ingredient containing a significant amount. Use spaghetti sauce with no sugar added to make it sugar-free.
What to Serve with Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole
Serve this easy and Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole with other pasta dishes and Italian-inspired sides for a comforting meal perfect for family nights! Here are some menu planning suggestions.
Sides: CrockPot Italian Wedding Soup, Pizza Monkey Bread, Homemade Pepperoni Rolls, Crock Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana, Olive Garden Breadsticks, Caprese Salad
Main Dishes: Crock Pot Spinach Lasagna, Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread, Baked Rigatoni with Mini Meatballs, Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan, CrockPot Mushroom Pasta Casserole
Desserts: Copy Cat Olive Garden Lemon Cream Cake, Easy Tiramisu
Drinks: Tiramisu Martini, Homemade Limoncello
When to Serve
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Potlucks
- Family Night
- Italian Night
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Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 17.5 oz Gnocchi boiled according to package directions
- 1 c Spaghetti sauce
- ¾ c Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 c Mozzarella shredded
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- as desired Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Grease/spray a small casserole dish with non-stick spray
- In a bowl, combine boiled gnocchi, sauce, ¼ C parmesan, salt and pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- Transfer contents from the bowl to the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese on the top. You can also sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning on top of the cheese if you wish.
- Bake for approximately 20 – 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted
Kitchen Tools
- Saucepan
- 8X8 Pan
Nutrition
Elizabeth
Very tasty indeed. Thank you for sharing.