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    Baked Gnocchi with Vegan Tofu Ricotta

    May 19, 2020 By Rene 4 Comments

    This Baked Gnocchi with Vegan Tofu Ricotta is a saucy casserole that is best served with rosemary garlic bread and a big green salad on the side.

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    This Baked Gnocchi with Vegan Tofu Ricotta is a saucy casserole that is best served with rosemary garlic bread and a big green salad on the side | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancasserole #gnocchi

    Is there anything better than a saucy casserole?!? I think not. It tastes good on its own, but is even better when you serve it with rosemary garlic bread to soak up the extra sauce.

    Yes, rosemary garlic bread. I don't know why, but rosemary on garlic bread gives it an extra something-something that is super tasty.

    And trust me when I say this casserole is extra saucy! It is meant to be that way, so don't freak out when it looks like a 2:1 sauce to gnocchi ratio 🙂

    This Baked Gnocchi with Vegan Tofu Ricotta is a saucy casserole that is best served with rosemary garlic bread and a big green salad on the side | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancasserole #gnocchi

    And rather than going with traditional pasta (although you could, if that's what you have on hand), I used pre-made gnocchi. It cooks up super fast, and it has the perfect amount of chewy goodness.

    TSV TIP: Don't have gnocchi on hand? Or looking for a gluten free option?You could use your favorite pasta or even Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi.

    This Baked Gnocchi with Vegan Tofu Ricotta is a saucy casserole that is best served with rosemary garlic bread and a big green salad on the side | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancasserole #gnocchi
    This Baked Gnocchi with Vegan Tofu Ricotta is a saucy casserole that is best served with rosemary garlic bread and a big green salad on the side | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancasserole #gnocchi

    How to make Baked Gnocchi with Vegan Tofu Ricotta

    The sauce for this recipe is made from scratch and super simple. Crushed tomatoes, herbs, garlic - all the best stuff for a simple marinara.

    And to make this extra creamy, I whipped up a batch of my Tofu Ricotta. If you have pre-made vegan ricotta on hand, you could use that as well.

    To make this a complete dinner, add a big green salad to the side (like my Kale Caesar Salad) and dig in!

    This Baked Gnocchi with Vegan Tofu Ricotta is a saucy casserole that is best served with rosemary garlic bread and a big green salad on the side | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancasserole #gnocchi
    This Baked Gnocchi with Vegan Tofu Ricotta is a saucy casserole that is best served with rosemary garlic bread and a big green salad on the side | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancasserole #gnocchi
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    Baked Gnocchi with Vegan Tofu Ricotta

    This Baked Gnocchi with Vegan Tofu Ricotta is a saucy casserole that is best served with rosemary garlic bread and a big green salad on the side.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Keyword casserole, gnocchi
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings 5
    Calories 463kcal

    Ingredients

    FOR THE BAKED GNOCCHI

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 shallot diced
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • red pepper flakes to taste, optional
    • 3 cloves garlic diced
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 2 cups fresh tomatoes quartered, I used pearl tomatoes
    • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
    • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 16-ounce package gnocchi
    • 8 oz vegan ricotta*
    • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley
    • fresh basil

    FOR THE ROSEMARY GARLIC BREAD

    • 4 slices sourdough or 2 large slices
    • vegan butter
    • garlic powder
    • dried rosemary
    • salt

    Instructions

    • Heat the olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Add the shallot and a pinch of salt, pepper & red pepper flakes. Sauté for 60 seconds stirring frequently.
    • Add the garlic, tomato paste and Italian seasoning to the pot. Toss to coat evenly and sauté for another 30 seconds.
    • Add the fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes and balsamic vinegar to the pot. Stir to combine. Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
    • While the sauce is simmering, combine the vegan ricotta with the parsley and stir to combine.
    • When the sauce is done, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.** Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions and drain.
    • Add the cooked gnocchi to the sauce and stir to combine.*** Spread dollops of ricotta on the top of the gnocchi and place in the oven, uncovered. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the ricotta starts to brown. Remove from the oven, cover and allow to cool slightly while you make the rosemary garlic bread.
    • Prepare the rosemary garlic bread. Spread vegan butter on each slice of bread. Top with a sprinkle of garlic, rosemary and salt. Place on a baking sheet and turn the oven to broil. Cook until browned (approx. 3-4 minutes). Remove from the oven and slice the bread.
    • Add fresh basil and red pepper flakes to the gnocchi. Serve while hot with the rosemary garlic bread.

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    Notes

    *You can buy this pre-made or make a batch of my Tofu Ricotta.
    **If there is any bitterness from the tomatoes, you can add a pinch of sugar.
    ***This is a very saucy dish - if it looks like there's too much sauce, it is because it is meant to be that way. Perfect for dipping bread!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 885mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 14g | Iron: 8mg

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    Comments

    1. Natassja Fry

      February 04, 2022 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      If you are reading this - please make this recipe right now! You will not regret it. I am constantly cooking and trying new recipes, especially from this website, but this was the best supper that my family has had in weeks. I cannot wait to make it for family and friends sometime soon.

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      • Rene

        February 09, 2022 at 4:18 pm

        Thank you so much Natassja!!!

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    2. Eva

      May 20, 2020 at 2:50 pm

      What is your favorite pre-made tofu ricotta?

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      • Rene

        May 26, 2020 at 11:02 am

        Kite Hill - it isn't tofu (I think it is almond based), but super good.

        Reply

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