Meatball and Gnocchi Bake

Amazing and simple comfort dinner. Delicious meatballs baked with gnocchi and smothered in gooey cheese.

I don’t care that it’s still (very, very) warm, I want comfort food! I’ve waited the whole summer and I can’t wait anymore, I want need comfort food now.

Last week, I made some Tomato Herb Gnocchi and of course, I had to follow that with an amazing dish. Meatballs seemed like the best pair for some gnocchi and lot’s of cheese is a must. Now, you absolutely don’t have to make the tomato herb gnocchi, you can use classic gnocchi for this dish, whether it’s homemade or store-bought.

Another thing that can be optional, is the addition of marinara. I definitely recommend it if you are using classic gnocchi, to add some of that tomato sauce deliciousness. Deee-licious dinner awaits you either way you go, so make sure to wear stretchy pants!

Meatball and Gnocchi Bake

Delicious meatballs baked with gnocchi and smothered in gooey cheese.

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Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gnocchi, meatball

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

• Meatballs:
• 1/2 lb pork
• 1/2 lb beef
• 1/2 yellow onion minced
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsp parsley minced
• Salt
• Fresh cracked black pepper
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• 4 cups of gnocchi
• 1/4 cup broth
• 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup marinara sauce optional
• 1-2 tsp herb de provence

Instructions

• Combine ingredients for meatballs in the mixing bowl and mix until all evenly combined. Roll 1/2 inch meatballs.
• Preheat a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat with a little bit of oil and cook meatballs until almost done. Take out and set aside.
• Place gnocchi on the same skillet and saute until golden on each side. Add 1/4 cup broth and let gnocchi soak it in while cooking.
• Preheat the oven to 375.
• If you will be using marinara, add it to the bowl with a little salt and mix well.
• Add meatballs and spread mozzarella cheese over the top.
• Sprinkle herb de provence and bake for 10 minutes.

Notes

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