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    Home > Recipes > Main Entree

    Pizza Baked Gnocchi

    Published: Feb 26, 2019 · Modified: Nov 29, 2020 by Whitney Reist · This post may contain affiliate links |

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    The best way to have gnocchi is in pizza. Pizza pizza pizzaaaaaa! Gosh do I love pizza. It's my all-time FAVORITE food, and I'd be happy to have some iteration of it at least once per week. And pizza baked gnocchi is a staple in my repertoire!

    A cast iron skillet filled with pizza baked gnocchi.

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    We should really discuss the gnocchi situation here. Have you ever had gnocchi? Basically, gnocchi are little potato dumplings, that are also pasta-like pillows of heavenly goodness. They are quite the headache to make by hand, however (hello not-so-favorite culinary school memory). If you were to go the homemade-from-scratch route, this dinner would NOT appear on your table in under an hour. BUT, I have good news for you...not to fear, our friends from DeLallo are here! Their lovely, pre-made whole wheat gnocchi has become a personal pantry staple. Gnocchi in no time!

    A cast iron skillet with tomato sauce and gnocchi.

    As a pizza fanatic, the opportunity to eat anything that slightly resembles or has any characteristics of my all-time favorite dish is extremely welcome and highly-anticipated. Pizza Baked Gnocchi for the win! Don't worry about this dish breaking any of your healthy eating resolutions, either. We're talking whole wheat gnocchi, homemade tomato sauce, turkey pepperoni (less fat), and a bit of wholesome, high-quality fresh mozzarella cheese in all its milky, stringy goodness. A simple green salad will complete and balance the meal.

    A fork holding up a bite of pizza baked gnocchi with a skillet of the dish in the background.

    Tips

    As written, this recipe features whole grains, is kid-friendly, and makes for delicious leftovers! I love to portion what is left from dinner into meal prep containers with a salad on the side for lunches through the week.

    • No need to boil the gnocchi - yep, one less step! The gnocchi cook in the tomato sauce as everything bakes, making this a true one-dish skillet dinner!
    • Vary up the mix-ins and toppings - pepperoni pizza is my all-time fav, which is why I use turkey pepperoni  for this baked gnocchi and for this yummy pizza dip.
    • Ryan loves green olives, so I threw them in here as well. But you do you! Wilted spinach or kale would be nice here, sauteed mushrooms, artichokes, jalapenos, roasted peppers, Italian sausage, or bacon would all be super delish.
    • Make it gluten-free - Delallo has a gluten-free version of gnocchi! And be sure to use a verified gluten-free canned tomatoes, cheese (both of which are naturally gluten-free, but may have been in a facility that processes gluten-containing products) and toppings as necessary.
    • Make it vegetarian - simply omit the meat and add some yummy sauteed mushrooms and perhaps olives for a robust, rich flavor that is sure to satisfy!

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    A white plate with a serving of pizza baked gnocchi and a side salad.

    Are you ready to make this yummy pizza baked gnocchi? I’m so excited for you to try this recipe! Once you get the chance to make it, please let me know how it turns out for you!

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    A cast iron skillet filled with pizza baked gnocchi.
    A cast iron skillet filled with pizza baked gnocchi.

    Pizza Baked Gnocchi

    Pizza Baked Gnocchi is a simple, one-pot meal with minimal prep - have it on the table in under an hour! This recipe is a tasty comfort food that the whole family will love!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings

    Ingredients

    • Extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon mince garlic
    • ¼ cup cooking wine (any type will do)
    • 1 (28 ounce) can whole, peeled San Marzano tomatoes
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 (16 ounce) package DeLallo Whole Wheat Potato Gnocchi
    • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
    • ½ package turkey pepperoni; about 30 pepperoni (I recommend Boar's Head or Applegate Farms brand)
    • ½ cup slice green olives (optional)
    • ½ cup banana peppers or jalapeños (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Heat a 10-inch cast iron or oven-proof skillet over medium heat.
    • Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil to the heated skillet. Stir in the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cooking wine and stir until it has mostly evaporated.
    • Add the tomatoes and juices. Use a wooden spoon to break up the tomatoes into small chunks. Stir in the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat. Stir in the gnocchi (straight from the package - do not precook) and remove the skillet from the heat.
    • Top the gnocchi-tomato mixture with mozzarella cheese. Follow with pepperoni, olives, and peppers (if using).  Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is golden and melted and the sauce bubbles. The gnocchi should be perfectly tender.
    • Once removed from the oven, let the pan sit for 5 minutes prior to serving. I recommend serving alongside a simple green salad!

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    Notes

    Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in a microwave-safe container for 2 minutes, covered. 
    *I've had a reader tell me they used Trader Joe's gluten-free cauliflower gnocchi in this recipe and that is was great, so feel free to use it as an alternative!
    Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.1g | Protein: 21.7g | Fat: 11.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.4g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1534mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg

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    A cast iron skillet filled with pizza baked gnocchi.

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    1. Dawn says

      March 02, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      Love this recipe! Made it tonight after a full day and it was easy, delicious, healthy comfort food! I used cauliflower gnocchi from Trader Joe’s and added fresh mushrooms and sautéed onions. Topped it with the turkey pepperoni and banana peppers. Yummmmm!!! The San Marzano tomatoes make the sauce wonderful. Can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed the dish with a green salad. The Pizza Gnocchi dish will be a go to for pizza/ Italian night! Thanks for a great recipe!5 stars

      Reply
      • Whitney Reist says

        March 05, 2019 at 5:04 pm

        Thank you so much for trying the pizza baked gnocchi and for the great feedback! I'm so happy to know it is good with the cauliflower gnocchi - that's a great option!

    2. b says

      February 27, 2019 at 4:44 pm

      Loved this easy but delicious dish.
      I did make my own marinara sauce recipe to use
      but followed recipe otherwise.
      Perfect with a salad.5 stars

      Reply
      • Whitney Reist says

        February 28, 2019 at 7:34 pm

        Wow that is so good to hear - thank you for trying it and letting me know 🙂

    3. Alexandra Caspero says

      February 08, 2016 at 4:51 pm

      What a great looking dinner! I love gnocchi and De Lallo makes some delicious ones!

      Reply
      • Whitney Reist says

        February 08, 2016 at 5:52 pm

        Yes - Delallo makes the best whole wheat pastas too! You really can't go wrong with their awesome pantry staples 🙂

    4. Dena Norton says

      February 08, 2016 at 6:14 am

      Pizza + Gnocchi?? YES! Love the simplicity of this - pinning it now!

      Reply
      • Whitney Reist says

        February 08, 2016 at 7:11 am

        Thank you, Dena!

    5. Emily @ Zen & Spice says

      January 12, 2016 at 9:58 am

      This looks DELICIOUS! I love gnocchi. They're like little pillows of heavenly goodness.

      Reply
      • Whitney Reist says

        January 13, 2016 at 4:59 pm

        Thanks, Emily. Love the gnocchi recipe you posted this week as well!

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