A comforting veggie main packed with rich Italian flavours
Prep:5 mins
Serves 4
1 tbsp olive oil1 onion, chopped 1 red pepper, deseeded and finely chopped1 garlic clove, crushed400g can chopped tomatoes500g pack gnocchihandful basil leaves, tornhalf a ball mozzarella, torn into chunks
STEP 1Heat grill to high. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan, then soften 1 chopped onion and 1 finely chopped red pepper for 5 mins.STEP 2Stir in 1 crushed garlic clove, fry for 1 min, tip in 400g chopped tomatoes and 500g gnocchi, then bring to a simmer.STEP 3Bubble for 10-15 mins, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi is soft and the sauce has thickened.STEP 4Season, stir through a handful of torn basil leaves, then transfer to a large ovenproof dish.STEP 5Scatter with torn chunks of half a 125g mozzarella ball, then grill for 5-6 mins until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
