4 Ingredient Gnocchi Pizza Casserole

4 Ingredient Gnocchi Pizza Casserole is a simple dish that combines the flavors of pizza with the soft and pillowy texture of potato gnocchi.

This comfort dish is has the flavor of the soft potato gnocchi surrounded by seasoned tomato sauce and topped with sometimes gooey pizza cheese.

Pizza Gnocchi made in a casserole.

If you like everything that goes on top of a pizza and the convenience of gnocchi this is the meal for you.

I like how quick and easy it is to make this dish too!

Did you try my recipe for Easy Pizza Monkey Bread?

That recipe is a simple and decadent recipe for a tasty pull apart snack that is perfect as an appetizer or party.
Both this recipe for pizza gnocchi and that recipe for pull-apart bread are easy and delicious alternative way to enjoy the flavors of pizza.

To make this recipe you will need potato gnocchi. You can find a selection of potato gnocchi here.

Why we love this gnocchi with pizza recipe.

This recipe features the rich flavors of a pizza toppings with the soft and pillowing textures of the gnocchi. The result of this combination makes for a perfect comfort food.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• It is super easy to make this recipe.
• The ingredients are basic ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• Clean up is a breeze as there is little prep involved.
• This is a warm and filling meal idea that can be made in less than an hour.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding additional pizza topping of your choice.
• This is one of those meals that about everyone can agree on.

Ingredients needed to make gnocchi with pizza sauce.

The ingredients used to make this recipe are basic. You can also add additional toppings as desired.

• Potato Gnocchi. Other kinds of gnocchi may not have the structure needed to hold up in this recipe.
• Meat. My casserole was made with pepperoni slices. Sausage or other common pizza meats (cooked first) could work in this recipe.
• Sauce. Pizza or marinara sauce work well.
• Mozzarella Cheese. Shredded or grated.
• Seasonings as desired. You can find pizza seasonings here.
• Optional add-ins; This includes vegetables such as garlic, onion, mushrooms, or similar pizza toppings. Mozzarella balls can also be added with the gnocchi.

Tips for making the best Gnocchi Pizza Casserole.

Potato gnocchi works best in this recipe as it has good structure. You can try using another kind gnocchi but, you may need to make adjustments in baking this casserole.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Like with most casseroles, prepping the baking dish for nonstick is a really good idea for an easier clean up.
2. My gnocchi bake was made in a baking pan. You can use a baking dish to make this recipe but, the baking time can differ so keep an eye on the casserole while it is baking.
3. Cheese covered casseroles often brown fast on top. To prevent this from happening we are using aluminum foil to form a loose tent over the casserole. If your cheese does not brown to your liking you can carefully broil it for a couple of minutes.
4. You casserole is done baking when when it is bubbling on top and the gnocchi can easily be poked with a skewer or fork.
5. Adding additional common pizza cheeses can also be added for more flavor.
6. You can top this casserole with additional seasonings or other toppings before serving.

How to make 4 Ingredient Gnocchi Pizza Casserole

Prep Time: 10 minutes .
Bake Time : 25 minutes .
Servings : 6 .

1. Get your ingredients ready as needed. This includes precooking the gnocchi according to the directions on the packaging.
2. Preheat your oven to 350 and prep your baking dish or pan well for nonstick.
3. Place your gnocchi into the bottom of the baking dish/pan then pour the sauce over it so that all of the gnocchi is covered with sauce.
4. Add any additional ingredients and then top the ingredients with your cheese.
5. Loosely cover the casserole with aluminum foil and then place the casserole into the oven.
6. Bake the gnocchi pizza for 20 minutes and then carefully remove the foil.
7. Continue to bake until the ingredients become bubbly
8. Let the casserole sit for five minutes to set a bit before serving.

Expert Tip👉 If your sauce gets too thick for your liking you can stir in additional sauce or a bit of water.

How to store leftover pizza and gnocchi casserole.

Leftover pizza gnocchi casserole should be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, this dish should keep for up to a few days when refrigerated.

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4 Ingredient Gnocchi Pizza Casserole, a simple and delicious one pan meal recipe made with pizza topping on top of gnocchi.

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