Easy Baked Gnocchi with Frozen Vegetables
A simple one pan, no chop gnocchi bake! Packed with frozen mixed vegetables and a comforting cheesy cream sauce, you will not believe how easy it is to create this comforting family meal. Use your choice of vegetables to make it perfect for you.
Ingredients
- 18 oz (500 g) dried packaged gnocchi
- 4 cups mixed frozen vegetables
- 1 tbsp (3-4 cloves) chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dijon mustard
- 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy (double) cream
- 2 cups (200 g) cheddar cheese, grated
- 1.5 cups (150 g) grated mozzarella or more cheddar, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C / 360F.
- Brush or spray a casserole dish with oil. Add the gnocchi, vegetables, garlic, dried herbs and cheddar cheese. Mix to get the ingredients combined.18 oz dried packaged gnocchi, 4 cups mixed frozen vegetables, 1 tbsp chopped garlic, 1 tbsp dried thyme, 2 cups cheddar cheese, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Pour in the cream and vegetable broth. Add the mustard and mix again.1 cup vegetable broth, 1 cup heavy (double) cream, 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- Cover and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes, until the gnocchi has plumped out and the sauce is bubbling. Give it all a good stir through.This will be closer to 20-30 minutes if you are using fresh veggies. It might also be a little quicker if you're using a metal pan which heats up more quickly than a heavier casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella or additional cheddar over the top and place in the oven, uncovered, for an extra 10 minutes or until the top is crisped up to your liking.1.5 cups grated mozzarella or more cheddar
- Allow to stand for 5-10 minutes, then serve.
Calories: 625kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 38g, Saturated Fat: 22g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 111mg, Sodium: 949mg, Potassium: 361mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 7585IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 547mg, Iron: 5mg