400 - 500ggnocchi, ( 14-16 oz.) fresh or shelf-stable
2clovesgarlic, chopped
1teaspoondried basil
398mlcanned cherry tomatoes, (13.5 oz.) with juice
1/2cupwater
2handfulsbaby spinach, chopped, or baby arugula
7largebocconcini , large cherry sized bocconcini
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 350° F.
In a large bowl, combine the gnocchi, chopped garlic, cherry tomatoes (and juice) and a generous sprinkling of salt and a bit of freshly ground pepper. Add 1/2 cup water and stir gently to combine (to avoid breaking the tomatoes). Pour into a baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake covered n preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Remove dish from oven and remove foil. Stir in chopped spinach and place 7 large bocconcini balls randomly into the mixture. *Push spinach down in to the liquid, so they soften nicely. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly. Allow to stand a few minutes, then spoon out and serve, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
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