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Easy One Pan Baked Gnocchi and Meatballs

This cozy and cheesy baked gnocchi dish is the perfect fuss free dinner for busy weeknights.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Italian· August 10, 2026
Easy One Pan Baked Gnocchi and Meatballs
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Total
40 minutes
Serves
4

Dinner really does not get much easier than this. You just stir everything together in a baking dish and let the oven do the hard work while the gnocchi cooks right in the savory marinara sauce.

It turns into a hearty meal with tender meatballs and a blanket of melted cheese on top. I love adding fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes to the pan so the meal feels complete right out of the oven.

Ingredients

  • 1 package shelf stable or refrigerated potato gnocchi
  • 1 bag frozen fully cooked meatballs
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

  2. 2

    In a large baking dish, combine the uncooked gnocchi, frozen meatballs, marinara sauce, cherry tomatoes, and water.

  3. 3

    Stir everything well until the gnocchi and meatballs are coated in the sauce.

  4. 4

    Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove the foil, stir in the fresh spinach, and sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.

  6. 6

    Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

💡 Tips

Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can easily reheat individual portions in the microwave. Serve this with a side of garlic bread or a crisp green salad to round out the meal.

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