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Nhoque de Forno

Cultural Context

Nhoque de Forno, or baked gnocchi, is a beloved comfort food in Brazil, often made with homemade or store-bought gnocchi. This dish showcases the Italian influence on Brazilian cuisine, where pasta dishes are celebrated for their heartiness and flavor. Traditionally served as a family meal, it has become popular for gatherings and potlucks, adapting to local tastes with the addition of cheese and tomato sauce.

BrazilianBRmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 kg gnocchi
olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1 can tomato sauce
basil leaves
mozzarella cheese
parmesan cheese

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Low-fat mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

gnocchi

🥗Healthier: cauliflower gnocchi

💰Cheaper: potato dumplings

Cauliflower gnocchi is lower in carbs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Heat a small amount of olive oil in a skillet.

2

Add bacon to the skillet and fry until crispy.

3

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

4

Add 1 chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of paprika to the onion mixture.

6

Add 1 teaspoon of oregano and stir well.

7

Add 1 can of tomato sauce to the skillet and adjust salt to taste.

8

Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.

9

Prepare 1 kg of gnocchi, ensuring it's loose and not stuck together.

10

Tear basil leaves to release their aroma and add to the sauce before turning off the heat.

11

In a baking dish, spread a layer of sauce on the bottom.

12

Add the gnocchi on top of the sauce layer.

13

Pour the remaining sauce over the gnocchi.

14

Top with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.

15

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Baked GnocchiGnocchi al Forno

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