This delicious toddler-friendly gnocchi with marinara sauce recipe is perfect for a quick and easy mid-week meal. With simple ingredients and minimal fuss, this Italian favourite is sure to become a hit with the whole family. Toddler Recipes Australia provides an easy guide with step by step instructions to help you create this tasty meal in no time!
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: gnocchi, marinara sauce, pasta
- Calories: 529
- Protein: 27.5g
- Carbs: 58.2g
- Fats: 14.8g
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 500 g (4 cups) gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 5 g (1 teaspoon) freshly ground black pepper
- 5 g (1/2 teaspoon) freshly grated nutmeg
- 5 g (1 teaspoon) garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 400 g (1 lb) marinara sauce (no sugar added)
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 200°C or 392°F.
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In a large mixing bowl, mix together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, black pepper, nutmeg and garlic powder.
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Beat the eggs together in a small bowl and add to the dry ingredients. Gently stir the ingredients together to form a dough.
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On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper and roll into a rope about 3 cm wide (1½ inches). Cut the rope into small pieces, about 2 cm (1 inch) long.
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Heat a large pot of salted water to boiling.
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Drop the gnocchi pieces into the boiling water one at a time and cook until the gnocchi have risen to the surface.
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Remove the gnocchi with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl.
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Drizzle the gnocchi with the olive oil and stir to coat.
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Place the gnocchi on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
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Meanwhile, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
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When the gnocchi are golden brown, remove from the oven and spoon marinara sauce over the top.
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Serve the gnocchi with marinara sauce.
Recommended Sides
- A fresh green salad
- Roasted vegetables
- Homemade garlic bread (Why not try and make your own? You’ll be the hero of the dinner table!)
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