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Loaded Pepperoni Pizza Baked Gnocchi

This cheesy dinner bake is a one stop casserole that takes classic pepperoni pizza flavors, skips the crust, and combines it with fluffy potato gnocchi instead. It's perfect for busy weeknights, and feeding a crowd.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 343kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1 lb pkgs potato gnocchi
  • 1 lb ground pork sausage
  • 1 4 oz pkg pepperoni roughly chopped + more for topping
  • 1 4 oz can sliced mushrooms optional
  • 1 4 oz can sliced black olives optional
  • 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • Italian seasoning

Instructions

  • In a large skillet cook the sausage, crumbling as it cooks, until well done and no more pink remains. Strain the sausage to remove any excess grease. Return the sausage to the skillet, and set aside.
  • Cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Drain the gnocchi and transfer the cooked dumplings to the skillet with the cooked meat.
  • Add the chopped pepperoni to the skillet, mushrooms & olives (if using), sauce, and half of the shredded mozzarella to the skillet. Stir everything together until evenly combined.
  • Lightly spray a 9x13" baking dish with non stick cooking spray. Transfer the pizza mixture to the casserole dish.
  • Cover the dish tightly with foil, and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven, remove the foil.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly out over the top of the dish. Top with pepperoni slices, and a pinch of Italian seasoning. Return the dish to the oven, and bake an additional 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted & bubbly.
  • Remove the dish from the oven, and let it rest for a full 5 minutes before scooping onto plates & serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 216mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 1mg