Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina

Ingredients

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Salt

1 teaspoon, or to taste

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon, or to taste

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, freshly grated

Fresh basil leaves

a handful, torn

Mozzarella cheese

1 cup, shredded

Tomato sauce

2 cups

Potato Gnocchi

1 lb (500 g)

Instructions

1. Follow the instructions on the package to cook the potato gnocchi. Drain well and set aside.
2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
4. Pour in the tomato sauce. Season with salt and black pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet. Toss it gently until it's evenly coated in the flavorful sauce.
6. Transfer the saucy gnocchi to a baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
7. Top the gnocchi with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden, bubbly, and slightly crispy.
9. Remove from the oven and immediately garnish with torn fresh basil leaves and a good dusting of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
10. Serve it hot, straight from the oven, for a true Italian feast. Buon appetito!