Crispy Gnocchi Pizza Skillet
Kick off Week 16 with a brilliant one-pan twist on pizza night! This Crispy Gnocchi Pizza Skillet delivers all the gooey, cheesy flavors kids adore, while sneaking in some hidden spinach. It is the ultimate fuss-free, crowd-pleasing dinner that comes together effortlessly on a busy weekday.
In short
Crispy Gnocchi Pizza Skillet takes about 25 minutes (10 min prep, 15 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 7 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Potato gnocchi500 g
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Ground chicken or mild sausage400 g
- Smooth pizza sauce400 ml
- Fresh baby spinach (finely chopped)1 cup
- Shredded mozzarella cheese200 g
- Mini pepperoni slices50 g
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the gnocchi and pan-fry for about 5 minutes until beautifully golden and crispy on the outside. Transfer the gnocchi to a plate.
- 2
In the same skillet, add the ground chicken or sausage. Cook for 5-7 minutes until fully browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium. Pour in the pizza sauce and add the finely chopped baby spinach. Stir well and simmer for 2 minutes until the spinach is completely wilted and practically invisible to picky eaters.
- 4
Return the crispy gnocchi to the skillet, folding it gently so everything is coated in the meaty tomato sauce. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top, followed by the mini pepperoni slices.
- 5
Place the skillet under the oven broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is completely melted, bubbly, and slightly golden. Let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving directly from the pan.
Questions and answers
How long does Crispy Gnocchi Pizza Skillet take?
About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes prep and 15 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 7 ingredients: Potato gnocchi, Olive oil, Ground chicken or mild sausage, Smooth pizza sauce, Fresh baby spinach (finely chopped), Shredded mozzarella cheese …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
