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Tomato Gnocchi Bake with Cheesy Oat Crumble (vegan)

A simple gnocchi bake with a rich tomato sauce and a cheesy oat topping. A great family dish that can be made for a vegetarian or vegan diet. I like to serve it with tenderstem broccoli and new potatoes.

Vegan Tomato Gnocchi Bake with Cheesy Oat Crumble. An easy veggie family bake made with a fresh tomato sauce, gnocchi and a cheesy crumble topping. Serve with baby potatoes and vegetables. www.tinnedtomatoes.com



Tomato Gnocchi Bake with Cheesy Oat Crumble (vegan)



I hold my hands up. I've not successfully made homemade gnocchi yet. I admit I only tried a couple of times years ago and when It didn't taste as good as I thought it should I immediately gave up. 

This isn't a story about how I've spent the last few weeks perfecting the skill of gnocchi making.

I'm sorry if that was what you were hoping for.

I may try again sometime. I do think fresh gnocchi is far superior when served straight up with a sauce, but shop bought gnocchi is perfect if you want to fry it until it turns into crisp little potato parcels to serve with a meal or when you want to throw together a quick but substantial bake.

I've made gnocchi bakes before.

One of my favourites is a tomato and aubergine (eggplant) gnocchi bake which is topped with oozing mozzarella (equally good with melty vegan mozzarella). It's utterly delicious. I also make a simple tomato and basil gnocchi bake which I can also highly recommend.


Vegan Tomato Gnocchi Bake with Cheesy Oat Crumble. An easy veggie family bake made with a fresh tomato sauce, gnocchi and a cheesy crumble topping. Serve with baby potatoes and vegetables. www.tinnedtomatoes.com

Oat Crumble Topping


This is the first time I've made an oaty crumble topping for a gnocchi bake and it worked rather well.

The gnocchi was fried until crisp, coated in a rich tomato sauce, topped with cheesy crumble topping then baked until golden and crisp. I served it with tenderstem broccoli and baby potatoes.

Everyone really enjoyed it.

This dish can be made with dairy or vegan cheese.

I like Violife dairy free cheddar which is made with coconut milk and melts wonderfully as well as having a good flavour, but if you're vegetarian make it with a good strong cheddar and butter instead of dairy free spread.

There's not a lot of difference in the flavour either way. The cheddar just has a more mature flavour. Your choice.



Recipe Leaflet


I created this recipe for Hamlyns of Scotland (who produce porridge oats) for a leaflet they created for the Royal Highland Show

There were also recipes from Foodie Quine, A Mummy Too and Scottish Mum.


also try - Green Mash Sausage Bake


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Vegan Tomato Gnocchi Bake with Cheesy Oat Crumble. An easy veggie family bake made with a fresh tomato sauce, gnocchi and a cheesy crumble topping. Serve with baby potatoes and vegetables. www.tinnedtomatoes.com
Tomato Gnocchi Bake with Cheesy Oat Crumble (vegan)

A simple gnocchi bake with a rich tomato sauce and a cheesy oat topping. A great family dish that can be made for a vegetarian or vegan diet. I like to serve it with tenderstem broccoli and new potatoes.
Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (plus extra to saute the gnocchi)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
  • 4 tbsp red wine
  • 4 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • a handful of fresh basil, chopped
  • a good grinding of salt and pepper
  • 2 x 400g packs fresh gnocchi
  • 200g plain flour
  • 200g dairy free spread (or butter)
  • 100g Hamlyns Scottish Porridge Oats
  • 100g dairy free cheddar (or a strong cheddar), grated
Instructions
1. Saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft and translucent.2. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, sugar and wine. Simmer gently for 15- 20 minutes until reduced. Once the sauce is ready stir in the basil and season to taste.3. While the sauce is cooking, saute the gnocchi in a little olive oil until crisp and golden.4. Heat the oven to 200c/180c fan/400f/gas mark 6.5. Next you need to make the crumble. Add the flour, oats, dairy free spread (or butter), salt and pepper to a bowl and rub them together with your fingertips until they form into a crumble. Mix in the grated cheese.6. Mix the gnocchi into the tomato sauce, the pour it into one large or 4 small ovenproof dishes, top with the crumble mixture and bake for 15 minutes until crisp and golden.7. Serve with steamed potatoes and vegetables.8. Enjoy!
Details
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Yield: Serves 4





If you like this bake, try my Tomato, Mushroom & Aubergine Gnocchi Bake.



Disclosure: This recipe was commissioned for a recipe leaflet by Hamlyns of Scotland.

25 comments

  1. We loving making gnocchi bakes, as it's such a good way to pack in some extra veggies, but I have never thought to put an oat crumb on top. Great idea!

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  2. I love a savoury crumble and haven't made one for ages - thanks for the reminder! Great idea to do a gnocchi bake, too. I always just serve them with sauce - how boring!!

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    1. No they are goid with sauce too1, but do give this a go.

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  3. Ooo that looks delicious! I've only used oats as a topping on desserts and crumbles, but I like the sound of a cheesy oat topping! Gnocchi dishes are just so comforting :)

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    1. Yes I mostly use it for that or porridge but it's good as a savoury topping.

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  4. This looks absolutely delicious! That's very interesting that you added oats, will have to try that!

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  5. This looks delicious Jacs, I don't use gnocchi enough and really should, the topping looks really good and a great contrast in texture to the base. Well done on the lovely looking leaflet:-)

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  6. I make pasta bakes regularly but must try gnocchi bakes next!

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    1. It's a good one to add to your repertoire, something a bit different.

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  7. I love cooking with ready made gnocchi but recently made my own and must post about it because I really enjoyed it but need to try again - it has been too long between attempts on gnocchi. This looks really love and I am off to check out the aubergine one as I need to use my auberfine in my cooking

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    1. Oh yes the aubergine on is good and well done on making your own.

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  8. Now that's an inspired idea... I love gnocchi but had never thought to make it into a bake! Makes perfect sense though. I have actually made my own gnocchi years ago when I was a better food blogger ;) Was not so hard, but the challenge was to get them not to break up when you were boiling them. Should try again!

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    1. Haha I know what you mean. I used to post 3 recipes a week, but life tends to get in the way especially when you work too.

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  9. This looks really delicious - I am a fan of gnocchi and admit to using the store bought ones too!

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  10. Now THIS is a dish to warm the cockles of the heart!

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  11. I have used this recipe before for the gnocchi tomoato bake and LOVE IT. Never thought to add a oaty crumble topping, definitely going to give that a try next time I make it! L x


    http://www.one-more-slice.com/

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  12. This was in the vegan food magazine recently. It is amazing!!
    One of the best meals I have made in a long time!
    I made a cashew cheese sauce to put on top and it was delicious!

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    1. I am so glad you enjoyed it and cashew cheese sauce on top sounds amazing. Which magazine did you spot it in?

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  13. Jacqueline this looks amazing. I too have only ever made Gnocchi and sauce. Now that I see this I think "how boring" also like another poster! Going to try this on my Italian hubby.

    I understand you may not want to endorse them, but just want to ask you can you mention the names of some Vegan brand cheeses in Scotland please? Thank you!

    Tess

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    1. I hope you enjoy it.

      We like Violife. The mozzarella, cheddar, cream cheese and parmesan. It's made with coconut milk.

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