---
title: Cheesy Baked Gnocchi
subtitle: Zucchini, Herby Ricotta & Garlic Bread
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cheesy-baked-gnocchi-5e0a5b8f6df33c1e1752f6fc
servings: 2
prep_time: 15 minutes
cook_time: 20 minutes
time_required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Soy
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Veggie
  - Italian
  - Pasta
  - Comfort Food
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 5600
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/cheesy-baked-gnocchi.avif"
---
Adjust rack to top position and heat broiler to high. Bring a #medium pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Mince chives and parsley from @green herb blend{2%tbsp}. Mince or grate @garlic{3%cloves}. Trim and halve @zucchini{1%unit} lengthwise; slice crosswise into ½-inch thick half-moons. Halve @demi-baguette{1%unit}.

In a #small bowl{}, combine @ricotta cheese{½%cup}, half the chives and parsley, a drizzle of @olive oil{1%tbsp}, @salt{½%tsp}, and @black pepper{¼%tsp}. Set aside. Place 2 tbsp @butter{3%tbsp} in a separate small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until melted ~{30%seconds}. Stir in a pinch of minced garlic to taste; season with salt and pepper.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a #medium pan{} over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender ~{6%minutes}. Add remaining garlic; cook until fragrant ~{30%seconds}. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a plate. Meanwhile, add @gnocchi{1%bag} to pot of boiling water. Cook until tender ~{3%minutes}. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the pan used for zucchini over medium heat. Pour in @marinara sauce{1%cup}; bring to a simmer. Stir in cooked gnocchi, 1 tbsp remaining butter, and a pinch of salt and pepper. If needed, stir in reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until gnocchi is coated in sauce. If your pan isn't ovenproof, transfer mixture to a baking dish now.

Scatter zucchini over gnocchi mixture, then sprinkle with @mozzarella cheese{¾%cup}. Broil until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned ~{2%minutes}. Remove from oven; let cool slightly. Meanwhile, place baguette halves on a #baking sheet{}; brush cut sides with garlic butter. Broil on top rack until golden brown ~{1%minutes}. Watch carefully to avoid burning.

Halve garlic bread on a diagonal. Dollop baked gnocchi with herby ricotta. Sprinkle with remaining chives and parsley. Serve straight from the pan with garlic bread on the side.