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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 Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 389 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 garlic cloves (minced)
- (1) 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) 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.
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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 Information
Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
1162mg
(48%)
Potassium
136mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1558IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
387mg
(39%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1162mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1558IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 387mg | 39% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.