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Aubergine and Ricotta Gnocchi Bake

July 12, 2018 By All That I'm Eating 10 Comments

What’s that? More aubergines? Yes actually, and I make no apologies because this Aubergine and Ricotta Gnocchi Bake is so good that I think we can all forgive if I’ve been a little heavy on the aubergine recipes of late. The key to this dish comes down to two things. Firstly, the aubergine has to be fried beautifully to make sure it’s soft, silky and golden brown. Secondly, adding a handful of cherry tomatoes really transforms the tomato base as it adds a wonderful freshness and sweetness. This is such a delicious vegetarian dish and one that feels at home as much now, in the summer, as it would in the autumn.

aubergine and ricotta gnocchi bake

Ingredients

You will need (for two):

  • 2 medium aubergines, cut into length slices, then halved and chopped into finger sized pieces
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes
  • Handful really ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 200g ricotta cheese
  • Pinch sugar
  • Few sprigs fresh basil and oregano, roughly chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • Parmesan cheese

Method

Get a large frying pan on a medium heat and add a little oil, you need enough to just cover the bottom of the pan. Add the aubergine and fry until golden brown and soft. You may need to do this in batches depending on how much aubergine you have and how big your pan is. Once the aubergine is done place it on some kitchen paper to remove any excess oil.

Add a little more oil to the pan and add the onion. Fry for around 10 minutes before adding the garlic. Continue to fry for a few more minutes then tip in the chopped and cherry tomatoes.

Bring the tomato mixture to a simmer and continue to simmer until it’s reduced by around a third then add the sugar, salt and pepper, basil and oregano.

Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the gnocchi according to pack instructions; but drain them around 30 seconds before the pack says to. The gnocchi will continue to cook in the oven.

Remove the tomato sauce from the heat and stir in the ricotta and aubergine.

Drain the gnocchi and add to the tomato and aubergine mix, stir everything together well and then put into an oven proof dish. Grate over a little Parmesan.

Bake in a preheated oven at 200C for around 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbling.

gnocchi baked with ricotta, tomato and aubergine

You could definitely try using any shape of pasta rather than gnocchi if you wanted to.  I know you shouldn’t really cook with basil but I actually like the way the leaves wilt and give their subtle flavour over to the sauce once they are cooked. It’s great to dive into this dish and get a forkful of everything: sticky gnocchi, soft aubergine, creamy ricotta, a chunk of tomato, a bit of basil and a bit of punch from the Parmesan. I don’t think a few slices of fried courgette would go amiss either.

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Filed Under: Aubergine, Basil, Cheese, Dinner, Garlic, Gnocchi, Herbs, July, Onion, Pasta, Recipes By Month, Seasons, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: dinner, pasta, recipe, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Avatarangiesrecipes says

    July 14, 2018 at 04:31

    What a comforting and delicious meal! Love one pot meals like this…

    Reply
  2. AvatarDavid says

    July 14, 2018 at 15:25

    Sounds so good! How much of the gnocchi do you need for this? Not sure I can find packaged ricotta gnocchi. Might have to make my own!

    Reply
    • Caroline TaylorCaroline Taylor says

      July 16, 2018 at 11:52

      You need all the gnocchi in the recipe for two people. I used plain gnocchi, the ricotta is in the sauce.

      Reply
      • AvatarDavid says

        July 16, 2018 at 12:43

        Thanks! I can work with that!

        Reply
  3. AvatarLaura says

    July 17, 2018 at 14:16

    Oooh yum! This recipe looks and sounds so good, I just love your aubergine recipes!

    Reply
  4. Avatarheather (delicious not gorgeous) says

    July 17, 2018 at 21:11

    YESSSS give me all the eggplant! this looks so good even though it’s hot out- i guess i’ll have to turn on the a/c or drink ice water with this (;

    Reply
  5. AvatarKelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says

    July 18, 2018 at 15:21

    Looks so yummy! I have never had an aubergine before! And one pot meal for the win!

    Reply
  6. Avatargrace says

    July 18, 2018 at 22:36

    oh, baked bliss! i could and would enjoy this any time of year!

    Reply
  7. Avatar2pots2cook says

    July 19, 2018 at 15:54

    Wow ! My cup of tea ! Thank you so much 🙂

    Reply
  8. AvatarPriya says

    July 23, 2018 at 13:40

    sounds easy. It looks delicious.

    Reply

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