Heat up a pot with the crushed tomatoes and add minced garlic, thyme, basil, salt and black pepper. Let it simmer for 5 min (it becomes better if it is allowed to simmer for longer
Shred the mozzarella
In an oven proof form add the gnocchi, then pour over the tomato sauce and finish with the mozzarella
Bake in the oven for 30 min. Serve it with some fresh basil leaves as garnish and perhaps a salad.