Description
A comforting bowl of gnocchi paired with a vibrant tomato sauce and creamy burrata, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package fresh or frozen gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes or passata
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz burrata cheese, torn into pieces
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions until they float, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside, saving a cup of pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and chopped basil, allowing the sauce to thicken. Adjust the consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve in bowls topped with torn burrata and additional basil leaves.
Notes
For a lighter meal, serve with a salad or crusty bread. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gnocchi, tomato sauce, burrata, vegetarian pasta, creamy sauce, Italian cuisine