By Becky Hardin
Published Aug 6, 2020
This Pepperoni Pizza Gnocchi Bake takes all the delicious flavors of the classic pizza, turning it into a delicious and comforting gnocchi casserole!
Pepperoni Pizza Gnocchi Bake is hearty, cozy, cheesy and oh so easy! This will become an instant family favorite. Golden baked gnocchi is topped with melty mozzarella and slices of mouthwatering pepperoni.
Hearty pasta bake marries delicious pizza – a match made in heaven. Add some garlic knots and it’ll feel just like pizza night!
If you’re looking for other delicious pasta recipes, why not also try my Pasta Pomodoro Recipe or my Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake Recipe !
Why you’ll love this Pepperoni Pizza Gnocchi Bake
- Weeknight comfort food. A super satisfying gnocchi pasta, loaded with cheese and a host of other goodies, guaranteed to please the hungriest of bellies!
- An easy pasta bake. Using packaged gnocchi, this delicious pasta casserole comes together with only a handful of pantry staples.
- Two delicious dishes in one! All the flavors of a pepperoni pizza but in casserole form – what’s not to love!
- Cheese lovers rejoice. This is loaded with ooey gooey mozzarella!
How to make this Pepperoni Pizza Gnocchi Bake
Be sure to scroll to the bottom for the full recipe
- Cook the gnocchi – Prepare gnocchi according to package instructions.
- Make the bake – In a large skillet with oil, cook the garlic until fragrant. Then add in the tomatoes and seasoning. Finally stir in the gnocchi and simmer layer on mozzarella and pepperoni.
- Add the topping – Layer on the mozzarella and pepperoni slices.
- Bake – Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish, serve and enjoy!
How to Make Gnocchi from Scratch
I’ve fallen SO in love with Delallo this year. Their Italian food products are simply second to none, and really make cooking fantastic meals at home for your family so much easier and more delicious.
For this amazing and easy recipe, I used Delallo’s Potato and Cheese Gnocchi Kit as well as their Extra Virgin Olive Oil and San Marzano Crushed Tomatoes . High quality and affordable; the best combination!
Now let’s talk about this Gnocchi Kit. If you’re intimidated to make gnocchi, you’re not alone. It looks and sounds involved, but Delallo has made it super simple and fool proof. The flavor is delicious and you feel like a real chef!
What is gnocchi?
Gnocchi are like little tiny potato dumplings of loveliness! Gnocchi is a thicker pasta that’s kind of a fluffy Italian dumpling made from a mixture of potatoes and flour. They are gorgeous, satisfying and delicious!
Gnocchi makes for a great pasta bake base, they hold their fluffy consistency and get golden with crispy edges – so good!
What to serve with this Pepperoni Pizza Gnocchi Bake
This is a cozy, comforting recipe that’ll please even the most ravenous! You can serve with some warm, crusty bread – mop up all that cheese and tomato sauce!
If you want to lighten up your sides, then of course a simple and fresh side salad would be great too. Steamed veggies will also play well with this hearty main.
Variations and add ins
This gnocchi bake can be loaded with all kinds of goodies! Here’s some ideas:
- Turkey Pepperoni
- Jalapenos
- Cooked Ground Beef
- Sauteed Mushrooms
- Cooked Bacon
- Roasted Peppers
- Olives
- Artichokes
- Italian Seasoning
Recipe notes and tips
- Use a preheated oven.
- Have fun with different toppings.
- Ideally shred your own mozzarella, pre shredded does not melt as well.
- The skillet will come out hot, hot, hot from the oven! Make sure you use a towel or oven glove! Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Make this Pizza Gnocchi Bake vegetarian by omitting the pepperoni.
Other delicious Delallo Recipes
- Chicken Florentine Pasta
- Green Goddess Pasta Salad
- Pesto Baked Rigatoni
- Antipasta Skewers
- Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi Bake
- Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 package Delallo Gnocchi Kit
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Delallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ▢ 2 cloves minced garlic
- ▢ 28 ounces Delallo San Marzano crushed tomatoes
- ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ▢ 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- ▢ 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ▢ 6 slices whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ▢ 12 pepperoni
- ▢ Fresh basil for garnish
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Instructions
- Prepare gnocchi according to package instructions. Here is a good post with tips and tricks.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow to heat until glistening.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Heat until bubbling/simmering.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated parmesan and the cooked gnocchi, stirring to combine.
- Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella and then layer on the pepperoni and sliced whole milk mozzarella.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil. Serve and enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
- Use a preheated oven
- Have fun with different toppings.
- Ideally shred your own mozzarella, pre shredded does not melt as well.
- The skillet will come out hot, hot, hot from the oven! Make sure you use a towel or oven glove!
- Make this Pizza Gnocchi Bake vegetarian by omitting the pepperoni.
- Let the Gnocchi Bake rest for a few mins before serving.
- You can use any toppings you’d like in place of the pepperoni! Get creative and enjoy.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Pepperoni Pizza Gnocchi Bake
Ingredients
- 1 package Delallo Gnocchi Kit
- 1 tablespoon Delallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 28 ounces Delallo San Marzano crushed tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 12 pepperoni
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare gnocchi according to package instructions. Here is a good post with tips and tricks.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow to heat until glistening.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Heat until bubbling/simmering.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated parmesan and the cooked gnocchi, stirring to combine.
- Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella and then layer on the pepperoni and sliced whole milk mozzarella.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil. Serve and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Use a preheated oven
- Have fun with different toppings.
- Ideally shred your own mozzarella, pre shredded does not melt as well.
- The skillet will come out hot, hot, hot from the oven! Make sure you use a towel or oven glove!
- Make this Pizza Gnocchi Bake vegetarian by omitting the pepperoni.
- Let the Gnocchi Bake rest for a few mins before serving.
- You can use any toppings you’d like in place of the pepperoni! Get creative and enjoy.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
