Cheesy Baked Gnocchi with Zucchini, Herby Ricotta and Garlic Bread

2 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chives
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 zucchini
• 1 demi-baguette
• 4 oz. ricotta cheese
• 8.8 oz. gnocchi
• 14 oz. marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• salt
• black pepper

Directions

Adjust rack to top position and heat broiler to high. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Mince chives and parsley. Mince or grate garlic. Trim and halve zucchini lengthwise; slice crosswise into 1/2 inch thick half-moons. Halve baguette.

In a small bowl, combine ricotta, half the chives and parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Place 2 tablespoons butter in a separate small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until melted, 30 seconds. Stir in a pinch of garlic to taste; season with salt and pepper.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium, preferably ovenproof, pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, 5-7 minutes. Add remaining garlic; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a plate. Meanwhile, add gnocchi to pot of boiling water. Cook until tender, 3-4 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in pan used for zucchini over medium heat. Pour in marinara sauce; bring to a simmer. Stir in cooked gnocchi; 1 tablespoon plain butter, and a pinch of salt and pepper. If needed, stir in reserved pasta cooking water, a splash at a time until gnocchi is covered with sauce.

Scatter zucchini over gnocchi mixture, then sprinkle with mozzarella. Broil until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool slightly. Meanwhile, place baguette halves on a baking sheet; brush cut sides with garlic butter. Broil on top rack until golden brown, 1-2 minutes (careful not to burn).

Halve garlic bread on a diagonal. Dollop baked gnocchi with herby ricotta. Sprinkle with remaining chives and parsley. Serve straight from pan with garlic bread on the side.

Recipe originally found on Hello Fresh.

Delicious vegetarian dish. Baking the gnocchi at the end is optional. I chose not to bake it.

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