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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
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cups tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup water
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons margarine
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup ham, diced
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

In a pan, heat oil and sauté diced onion until golden.

2

Add tomato sauce, sugar to reduce acidity, and a bit of water; let it thicken and then set aside.

3

In a large bowl, mash potatoes well with a fork.

4

Add milk, eggs, margarine, and flour to the mashed potatoes and mix well.

5

In a large baking dish, layer half of the gnocchi mixture, followed by half of the sauce, then add ham and cheese on top.

6

Repeat with the remaining gnocchi mixture and sauce, finishing with grated parmesan cheese on top.

7

Bake in the oven at 180°C (about 350°F) for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

large potskilletbaking dishaluminum foil

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Baked GnocchiGnocchi al Forno

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