Description
30 Minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata is the ultimate weeknight meal that brings comfort and gourmet flavors to your table without the hassle. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a luscious dish featuring tender gnocchi enveloped in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, topped with delightful bursts of burrata cheese and fresh basil. This vegetarian-friendly recipe caters to both busy families and those looking to impress at dinner parties. With minimal prep and fresh ingredients, it’s a delicious way to enjoy Italian cuisine at home.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 (16-oz. packages) potato gnocchi
- 2 (4-oz.) balls fresh burrata cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced or torn
Instructions
- Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium and add cherry tomatoes.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until most tomatoes break down into a jammy consistency, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Season with red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream.
- When the water comes to a boil, add gnocchi.
- Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining the rest.
- Transfer cooked gnocchi and reserved pasta water back into the skillet with tomato sauce.
- Toss continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in fresh basil, reserving some for garnish.
- Break burrata balls into pieces.
- Disperse evenly over pasta.
- Remove skillet from heat and garnish with reserved basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg