Baked Gnocchi with Broccoli

• servings: 6 servings
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups broccoli florets

16 ounces gnocchi

1½ cup chicken or vegetable stock

4 ounces cream cheese

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400° F with a rack in the center position.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat

Add the broccoli and cook for 2 minutes

Add the gnocchi, bring the water back to a full boil and cook for 1 minute longer or until al dente

Drain.Add the broth to a large ovenproof skillet set over medium high heat

When the broth begins to simmer, add the cream cheese and cook, stirring until it’s mostly combined

Stir in the salt, garlic powder and Italian seasoning

Add 1 cup of the mozzarella and stir until the cheese has melted.Stir in the broccoli and gnocchi

Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly

Sprinkle with red pepper flakes (if using).

Nutrition

• Calories: 344
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Cholesterol: 68 mg
• Sodium: 312 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 37 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 17 g