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Baked Boursin gnocchi in an oven dish.

Sheet Pan Baked Boursin Gnocchi


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  • Author: Kate Phillips
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

One pan, 30 minutes, and an incredibly cozy bowl of comfort for any day of the week. This baked Boursin gnocchi is a bit of a game-changer – no need to cook the gnocchi first, just throw everything onto a sheet pan and pop it into the oven. The creamy cheese melts into the jammy tomatoes and zucchini to create a luscious sauce all by itself.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 large zucchini, finely diced
  • 1 lb (500g) cherry tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 lb (500g) gnocchi
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 round of Boursin cheese
  • A handful of basil, chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan, grated

Instructions

  1. Prepare your dish. Heat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grab a large oven dish or sheet pan. I’m using a 14-inch (35cm) by 9-inch (22cm) dish – use one that’s not too small so that the ingredients aren’t piled on top of each other too much. You want them to roast and get those lovely charred edges, rather than steam.
  2. Prepare your gnocchi. Arrange the tomatoes, diced zucchini, garlic, and gnocchi in your dish, then scatter over the dried thyme, salt, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Give everything a good mix, then make a little hole in the middle for your cheese. Nestle the Boursin in the hole.
  3. Bake your gnocchi. Transfer to the oven and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, until the tomatoes are charred and jammy, the gnocchi looks golden around the edges, and the Boursin looks deeply golden. 
  4. Mix and serve. Remove the dish from the oven, then use the back of a fork or spoon to press down on the molten Boursin and jammy tomatoes. Mix them through the gnocchi to create your cheesy, creamy sauce. Scatter the basil leaves and parmesan on top, mix again, then divide between plates and serve while hot.

Notes

INGREDIENT NOTES: I’m using fresh potato gnocchi that you’ll usually find in the refrigerator section of your grocery store, but this also works with shelf-stable gnocchi. You could also make your own gnocchi – try it with this five-ingredient sweet potato gnocchi. Boursin is a soft, French cheese, most similar to whipped cream cheese. If you can’t find it (you often can’t in New Zealand), use flavored cream cheese, regular cream cheese, or feta (you’ll need roughly 6oz/200g). Skip the zucchini if you like, and you can use large tomatoes – just chop them into small pieces first.

OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: You can really play around with the ingredients here, and it’s a great recipe to use up veggie odds and ends you might have lying around. Sliced red onion or red bell peppers, olives, sundried tomatoes, frozen peas, diced chorizo, or little pieces of sausage meat are great. Or, stir through a handful of spinach leaves as the gnocchi comes out of the oven.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: You’ll find that the gnocchi continues to absorb liquid as it sits, so you’ll want to add a little water when you reheat it (a couple of tablespoons). Reheat it in the microwave until piping hot, or on the stovetop. It’ll keep well for 4 days in the fridge once cooked.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: pasta
  • Method: oven
  • Cuisine: american

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 200g
  • Calories: 475
  • Sugar: 4.8g
  • Sodium: 1313.1mg
  • Fat: 22.9g
  • Saturated Fat: 10.4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10.8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 56.5g
  • Fiber: 1.7g
  • Protein: 12.9g
  • Cholesterol: 45.1mg