📍 Campania

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Name: Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 800 g potato gnocchi; 500 g passata or crushed tomatoes; 250 g fior di latte mozzarella, drained and cubed; 60 g grated Parmigiano Reggiano; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 12 fresh basil leaves; Salt and pepper to taste

· Lunch

Potato gnocchi with tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano and basil, baked until bubbling and golden.

Editorial content by WorldBites · 2026-10-04 · Contact

⏱ 50 min🍽 4 servings📊 Easy🏷 Commonly associated🌱 Vegetarian

Preparation: 15 min
Cooking: 30 min
Waiting and resting: 5 min

History

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina are a traditional Campanian preparation in which gnocchi are combined with tomato, basil and cheeses before being baked. It is a comforting dish closely associated with family meals in the region.

Ingredients

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Preparation

1
Sauté 2 garlic cloves in 2 tablespoons of oil for 1 minute; add 500 g passata and cook for 15 minutes. Remove the garlic and season.
2
Boil 800 g gnocchi in salted water for 2-3 minutes, until they rise to the surface, then drain.
3
Toss the gnocchi with the sauce, 150 g mozzarella and 40 g Parmigiano. Transfer to a baking dish and top with the remaining 100 g mozzarella and 20 g Parmigiano.
4
Bake at 220 °C for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese bubbles and browns lightly.
5
Rest for 5 minutes, finish with the 12 basil leaves and serve.