Pepperoni Pizza Gnocchi Bake

Ingredients 

• 1 package Delallo Gnocchi Kit
• 1 tablespoon Delallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 28 ounces Delallo San Marzano crushed tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 6 slices whole milk mozzarella cheese
• 12 pepperoni
• Fresh basil for garnish

Directions 

• Prepare gnocchi according to package instructions. 
  
• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow to heat until glistening.
• Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Heat until bubbling/simmering.
• Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated parmesan and the cooked gnocchi, stirring to combine.
• Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella and then layer on the pepperoni and sliced whole milk mozzarella.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Garnish with fresh basil. Serve and enjoy!