Gnocchi & Tomato Bake (With Freezing Instructions) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 red pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
17 1/2 ounces gnocchi
1/2 cup fresh basil, torn
4 1/2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into chunks

Preparation

Heat grill / broiler to high.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then soften the onion and pepper for 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, fry for 1 minute, tip in the tomatoes and gnocchi, then bring to simmer.
Bubble for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi is soft and the sauce has thickened.
Season, stir through the basil, then transfer to a large ovenproof dish.
Scatter with the mozzarella, then grill / broil for 5 to 6 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
This dish can be frozen for up to a month. Just defrost and bake in a medium oven for 20 - 30 minutes until piping hot.