Baked Gnocchi Alla Vodka
Creamy, cheesy, and full of bold flavour, Baked Gnocchi Alla Vodka is comfort food with a bit of flair. Otway Pasta Company’s pillowy gnocchi are coated in a rich, silky vodka sauce, layered with basil, mozzarella, and parmesan, then baked until bubbling and golden. It’s the perfect marriage of indulgence and simplicity—ideal for cosy nights in or a laid-back dinner with friends.
Shallots, garlic, and chilli flakes create a fragrant base, while tomato paste and San Marzano tomatoes build a deep, savoury richness. A splash of vodka adds subtle depth, balanced beautifully by the cream and parmesan. Finished in the oven with layers of gooey buffalo mozzarella, this baked gnocchi dish delivers big flavour and melty goodness in every bite. Serve hot, topped with fresh basil, and enjoy straight from the oven.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1-2 teaspoons chilli flakes
1/4 cup vodka
2 large tins/ jars tomato paste
2 tins san marzano tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Fresh basil basil leaves
1 cup cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tubs buffalo mozzarella (for topping)
1/3 cup grated parmesan (for topping)
2 packets of Otway Pasta Company gnocchi
Instructions
Over medium- high heat, sauté your shallots and garlic with your olive oil until fragrant. Then, add in your tomato paste and chilli flakes cooking for a few minutes before adding in your vodka (optional) and let that cook out.
Add in your san marzano tomatoes along with salt, pepper and a big handful of basil leaves and let that cook off for as long as you can.
Pour in your cream and parmesan cheese. If you would like a smoother sauce, this is where you can blend it.
Cook your Otway Pasta gnocchi in small batches and once they rise to the top- they are ready (usually around 1-2 minutes). Place your cooked gnocchi into your sauce with a splash of pasta water and mix.
Drizzle an oven safe dish with some olive oil and spoon in half of your gnocchi and break up 1 tub of your buffalo mozzarella. Repeat this again topping with fresh basil leaves, your remaining buffalo mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake this in a 180 degree Celsius oven for 20-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Top with extra basil leaves to serve & ENJOY!
