30 Minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata
30 Minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata is the perfect weeknight meal that marries rich flavors with a creamy texture, all in just half an hour. This delightful dish combines tender gnocchi with a luscious tomato sauce, infused with garlic and finished off with fresh burrata and basil. It’s an ideal choice for busy evenings or casual gatherings, and it promises to impress your family and friends alike. Not only is it quick to prepare, but its comforting flavors make it a favorite for both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat; add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they break down into a sauce, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and heavy cream.
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water.
- Combine cooked gnocchi with the sauce in the skillet, adding reserved water as needed.
- Finish with torn burrata and fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 60mg