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Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata. This easy 20-minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi is made with a vibrant tomato garlic sauce tossed with cream, fresh basil, and gnocchi and topped with fresh burrata cheese. A simple, quick, and easy dinner full of flavor!
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Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata

This easy 20-minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi is made with a vibrant tomato garlic sauce tossed with cream, fresh basil, and gnocchi and topped with fresh burrata cheese. A simple, quick, and easy dinner full of flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: creamy tomato gnocchi, creamy tomato gnocchi with burrata
Servings: 5
Author: Modern Honey® - www.modernhoney.com

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 8 Garlic Cloves (minced)
  • (1) 28-ounce can Whole Tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2/3 cup Heavy Cream
  • (2) 16-ounce packages Gnocchi
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (chopped)
  • 8 ounces Fresh Burrata or Fresh Mozzarella

Optional:

  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach

Instructions

  • Start by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Don't cook too long or the garlic will burn. Before you add the garlic, have the tomatoes ready to add.
  • Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Break up the whole tomatoes with a spoon or with kitchen shears. You can also puree the tomatoes in a blender before adding if you desire a completely smooth sauce.
  • While the sauce is simmering, heat a large pot filled with water over high heat until boiling. Generously salt the water. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions (about two minutes). Remove about 2/3 cup of pasta water to add to tomato sauce. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  • Add about 1/2 to 2/3 cup of reserved pasta water to the sauce. Once the sauce has simmered for about 10-15 minutes, pour in heavy cream. Add in fresh basil leaves. Taste for seasonings
  • Add in gnocchi and fold together so it is completely covered in sauce. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmigiano reggiano or parmesan cheese, if using.
  • Serve with fresh burrata cheese, torn into pieces on top of the gnocchi.

Notes

Substitutions and Variations:
There are several substitutions you can make in this easy gnocchi pasta dish. If you desire to use fresh tomatoes, use small grape or cherry tomatoes.
For extra freshness, add baby spinach leaves to the sauce.
Top with either fresh burrata or fresh mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1162mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1558IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 387mg | Iron: 1mg