A loaded skillet filled with tomato sauce and gnocchi topped with chilli flakes

Baked gnocchi all amatriciana

  • Recipe Type Food
  • Servings 4
  • Preparation Time Under 30 min
  • Total Time Under 30 min
  • Occasions Issue 2016 Fall

This sweet and spicy pasta dish blends Southern and Northern Italian traditions.

Ingredients

150 g guanciale (cured pork cheek)  or pancetta

1 large shallot, finely minced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 tsp red chili flakes

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 (28oz) can whole tomatoes

500g prepared gnocchi

1 cup grated mozzarella


Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

In a large oven-safe skillet, fry guanciale (cured pork cheek) or pancetta until crisp and brown.

Add shallot, garlic and spices.

Cook until shallots are soft and translucent.

Add tomatoes and juices, and crush. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.

Add the gnocchi. Simmer another 2 minutes.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Top with mozzarella.

Bake until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, about 10 minutes.

Serve with additional crushed chilies.

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