Gnocchi with Eggplant and Mozzarella

Name: Gnocchi with Eggplant and Mozzarella
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Yield: 6–8 servings
Ingredients: 1 box fresh gnocchi; 1 large eggplant; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cups marinara sauce, store bought or homemade (your choice!); 1/2 cup mozzarella, cubed

September 30, 2016

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This stick-to-your ribs vegetarian dinner is a snap to make: Just hit the prepared pasta section of the grocery store for the gnocchi, roast some eggplant (do this step ahead, if you want), add marinara (store-bought is fine), and top with mozzarella.

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