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Gnocchi in Sun Dried Tomato Sauce
This creamy, flavorful and easy-to-make Gnocchi in Sun Dried Tomato Sauce is one of the most loved recipes in my family. The sauce is truly addictive!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
988 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 18 oz. potato gnocchi store-bought
- 4 oz. sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
- 1 ½ tbsp. olive oil from the sun-dried tomato jar
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ tsp. red pepper flakes or to taste
- parsley freshly chopped, to garnish
- salt a pinch
Instructions
- Start by boiling the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Rinse well, and place on a large baking tray, just so they don’t stick together.
- In the meantime, drain the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes into a small dish. Place the tomatoes into a food processor (a smoothie cup works great, too), add water, and blend until smooth. You’ll end up having a paste with a sour cream consistency.
- Heat a large, non-stick pan and add 1 ½ tbsp. of the reserved olive oil. Add the gnocchi and fry them for about 5-7 minutes, until they turn golden and a crust forms. After that, remove the gnocchi from the pan.
- To the same pan, add the pureed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, Half & Half, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. You can adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding a little water, if needed.
- Add the gnocchi to the sauce, stir, and garnish with chopped parsley and Parmesan. Serve.
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Notes
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Nutrition Information
Calories
988kcal
(49%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
62g
(95%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
1823mg
(76%)
Potassium
567mg
(12%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
3350IU
(67%)
Vitamin C
99mg
(110%)
Calcium
730mg
(73%)
Iron
4.9mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 988
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 988kcal | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1823mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 567mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 3350IU | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 99mg | 110% |
| Calcium | 730mg | 73% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.