Description
Enjoy a deliciously simple weeknight dinner with this Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata. In just 30 minutes, prepare a flavorful tomato gnocchi dish that’s perfect as a quick 30 Minute Tomato Gnocchi and an Easy Burrata Pasta Dish. This Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata recipe is sure to become a favorite.
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 I like DeLallo brand
- 2 4-oz. balls fresh burrata cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves sliced or torn
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- While waiting, warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat and add garlic. Cook until you smell the garlic aroma, about 2 minutes.
- Turn heat to medium, add the cherry tomatoes, and stir occasionally for 10 to 12 minutes until the tomatoes break down and become thick and jam-like, lowering heat if garlic browns. Add red pepper flakes if desired, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Turn heat down to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Once water boils, add gnocchi and cook until tender according to package directions. Reserve half a cup of the cooking water and drain the gnocchi.
- Move the cooked gnocchi and reserved pasta water to the skillet with the tomato sauce and toss continuously for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes shiny. Stir in most of the fresh basil leaves, keeping some back for garnish.
- Tear the burrata into chunks and spread them evenly over the pasta, then remove from heat. Garnish with the leftover basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days
- Warm leftovers gently on the stovetop or microwave without heating the burrata to keep its texture
- For freezing, omit burrata, freeze in a sealed container up to 3 months, and thaw overnight before reheating
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.33 cups
- Calories: 466kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 990mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g