Gratinated Gnocchi Casserole

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 30 minutes
• total time: 42 minutes

Ingredients

• 400 g gnocchi

• 185 g roasted red peppers from a jar (drained)

• 125 ml cream

• Fresh basil

• 1 handful grated mozzarella cheese

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1 onion

• 1 zucchini

• Butter (for frying)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C

2. Heat a bit of butter or margarine in a pan

3. Add the gnocchi (without pre-cooking) and fry for a few minutes until lightly browned

4. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and zucchini

5. Cook briefly and season with salt and pepper

6. In a food processor, purée the roasted red peppers with a few basil leaves

7. Add the cream and blend again until smooth

8. Transfer the gnocchi mixture to an oven dish

9. Pour over the creamy pepper sauce and stir everything together

10. Top with grated mozzarella cheese

11. Bake for about 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly