ITALIAN EGGPLANT GNOCCHI BAKE

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Full-flavored, comforting gratin-like dish full of Italian goodness. It's surprisingly rich in fiber. Simple to make.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces frozen or fresh plain gnocchi
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium white onion, diced
Kosher salt
2 small Italian eggplant (about 1 pound), diced
1 1/4 cups store-bought roasted garlic marinara sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 ounces shredded provolone
Sprigs fresh basil or oregano, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and 1/8 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is very soft and the onions are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the gnocchi, reserved cooking liquid, marinara sauce and red pepper flakes to the skillet with the eggplant mixture and stir to combine.
  • Transfer the eggplant-gnocchi mixture to a 9-inch oval or square baking dish. Sprinkle with the provolone. Bake on the top oven rack until hot and bubbling and the cheese turns golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with the fresh basil sprigs if using and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 7 milligrams, Sodium 725 milligrams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 5 grams

Gaiming With Nurul
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Amazing!


Anna Becerra
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste.


Atif Anum
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I love this eggplant gnocchi bake! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. The eggplant is always so tender and flavorful, and the gnocchi is cooked perfectly. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the breadcrumbs add a nic


Miguel Carmona
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This eggplant gnocchi bake is a great dish for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The eggplant is tender and flavorful, and the gnocchi is cooked perfectly. The sauce is rich and cheesy, and the breadcrumbs add


Lucky Mwanza
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster! The eggplant was not cooked properly and the gnocchi was too hard. The sauce was also very bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Kokil nath Rimal
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The eggplant gnocchi bake was a bit disappointing. The eggplant was not as tender as I would have liked, and the gnocchi was a bit too mushy. The sauce was also a bit bland. Overall, I was not impressed with this dish.


Kingsley John
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the gnocchi was cooked perfectly. The sauce was a bit too cheesy for me, but I think that's just a personal preference. Overall, I enjoy


Shuvo Roy
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out great! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the gnocchi was cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and cheesy, and the breadcrumbs added a nice crispy texture. I would definitely recommend th


Abishree Ranabhat
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This eggplant gnocchi bake was absolutely delicious! The eggplant was perfectly roasted, and the gnocchi was cooked to perfection. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the breadcrumbs added a nice crispy texture. I will definitely be making this aga


Tambe Taboko
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The eggplant was so tender and flavorful, and the gnocchi was cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and cheesy, and the whole dish was topped with a crispy layer of breadcru


Gin Last
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This dish was surprisingly easy to make, and it turned out so well! The eggplant was perfectly cooked, and the gnocchi was light and fluffy. The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the breadcrumbs added a nice touch of texture. I will definitely be m


Jamari Gilder
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I've made this eggplant gnocchi bake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The eggplant is so creamy and delicious, and the gnocchi is the perfect vehicle for the sauce. I love the addition of the breadcrumbs on top, which gives the dis


Tawfeeq Lakay
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This eggplant gnocchi bake was a hit with my family! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the gnocchi was cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and cheesy, and the whole dish was topped with a crispy layer of breadcrumbs. I will definitely be ma