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Gnocchi Marinara Recipe. Crushed tomato marinara sauce mixed with gnocchi and served with grated cheese.
There is just something about making a scratch marinara sauce that is so satisfying. Buying a jar of sauce from the store is super easy, but in my opinion they tend to leave something else to be desired. Usually too sweet and loaded with sodium.
With this gnocchi marinara recipe you get to chose your favorite brand of tomato sauce or puree, mine is Tuttorosso. I have tried so many brand over the years, and theirs is just my ultimate favorite.
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Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make This Gnocchi Marinara Recipe
Preparing the Sauce:
- In a medium sauce pan bring the extra virgin olive oil to high heat. Next, add in the garlic, onions, salt, and pepper and sauté until the garlic is golden brown and the onions soften (about 2-3 minutes).
- Lower to medium heat and add in can of tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Next, add in the frozen peas and simmer for 10 minutes.
Preparing the Gnocchi:
- While the sauce is simmering prepare the gnocchi according to the instructions.
How to Serve This Gnocchi Marinara Recipe
- To Serve this gnocchi marinara recipe, place the gnocchi in the center of a bowl and spoon over the desired about of sauce. Finish with a sprinkle of grated cheese to taste.
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The Recipe
Gnocchi Marinara
Ingredients
- 1 package of gnocchi
- 28 oz. can of tomato sauce or puree or crushed tomatoes
- 1 package frozen peas 8-12 oz.
- 1 small sweet onion diced
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. of salt
- 1/4 tsp. of black pepper
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- Grated cheese to taste
Instructions
Preparing the sauce:
- In a medium sauce pan bring the extra virgin olive oil to high heat.2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- Next, add in the garlic, onions, salt, and pepper and sauté until the garlic is golden brown and the onions soften (about 2-3 minutes).1 small sweet onion diced, 2 cloves of garlic minced, 1/2 tsp. of salt, 1/4 tsp. of black pepper
- Lower to medium heat and add in can of tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Next, add in the frozen peas and simmer for 10 minutes.28 oz. can of tomato sauce or puree or crushed tomatoes, 1 package frozen peas
Preparing Gnocchi:
- While the sauce is simmering prepare the gnocchi according to the instructions.1 package of gnocchi
To Serve:
- Place the gnocchi in the center of a bowl and spoon over the desired about of sauce. Finish with a sprinkle of grated cheese to taste.Grated cheese to taste
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Invent Your Recipe:
I enjoy marinara sauce on pretty much any dish. I make it all the time and keep it on hand stored in mason jars. A recipe like this one, which incorporates marinara sauce as the base, is very easy to make if you already have the sauce on hand.
If you do not have marinara sauce, follow the above recipe which guides you through a quick scratch sauce. It does not have all the layers and flavors of my Sunday gravy, but is perfect with this easy tortellini dinner.
