This post is sponsored by Patient First. As always, all opinions are my own.

This delicious baked gnocchi recipe is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. Everything bakes together in the oven, making it an easy, no-fuss dinner the whole family will love!

gnocchi bake
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As a busy mom, I love dump-and-bake recipes because they require almost no prep, meaning I can get a delicious dinner in the oven in just a few minutes. This recipe is a twist on the viral feta pasta, made even easier with gnocchi, so thereโ€™s no boiling required. The herby cheese adds a creamy flavor to the sauce and the tomatoes and spinach ensure that weโ€™re getting plenty of veggies in every bite!

Iโ€™ve partnered with Patient First for this series of delicious and simple healthy recipes. Patient First has been my go-to urgent care ever since my DIY mishap when I first moved to Richmond! As a foster parent and the mom of a very active 4-year-old, I love that theyโ€™re open every day, including weekends and holidays! Be sure to check out a few of my other recipes in collaboration with Patient First, including my immunity-boosting soup, apple cinnamon bread, and Mediterranean lentil soup!

gnocchi bake

Ingredients and Substitutions

  • Gnocchi– Youโ€™ll need 1lb of shelf-stable gnocchi. I prefer the shelf-stable kind over the frozen kind.
  • Olive oil- A drizzle of olive oil helps the gnocchi get crispy.
  • Boursin– This creamy cheese comes in a few different flavors. I like the garlic and herb flavor for this recipe, but any kind will work. Alouette is another brand that makes a similar type of cheese, which can be used here as well.
  • Tomatoes– I used a variety of cherry tomatoes, but grape tomatoes can also be used. Tomatoes contain high levels of vitamins A and C, as well as lycopene. 
  • Spinach– I like to add a few handfuls of baby spinach for extra nutrients.
  • Marinara sauce– You can use any kind of pasta sauce you like!
  • Italian seasoning– A sprinkle of Italian seasoning helps enhance the flavors.

What is Boursin?

Boursin cheese is technically a Gournay cheese, mixed with herbs and spices. Boursin is the brand that popularized this creamy, crumbly cheese made from cowโ€™s milk. So Boursin isnโ€™t really a type of cheese, itโ€™s a brand that makes a variety of this type of cheese. Alouette is another brand that makes a similar type of cheese, and that can be used here as well. I recommend using the garlic and herb cheese, which has the perfect flavor profile for this creamy baked pasta dish. They recently created a dairy-free version of this popular cheese, so if you want to make it without dairy, look for this cheese! Iโ€™ve seen it at Trader Joeโ€™s and itโ€™s pretty affordable.

How to Make Boursin Gnocchi