Description
This rich and comforting one-pan gnocchi features cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and burrata in a luscious cream sauce—ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
2 pints cherry tomatoes
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
½ cup heavy cream
2 (16-ounce) packages potato gnocchi
½ cup reserved gnocchi cooking water
2 (4-ounce) balls fresh burrata cheese
½ cup fresh basil leaves, sliced or torn
Instructions
Sauté Garlic & Tomatoes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Increase to medium heat, add cherry tomatoes, and cook for 10–12 minutes until jammy. Season with red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
Add Cream: Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream. Let simmer gently.
Cook Gnocchi: Meanwhile, cook gnocchi in salted water per package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water, then drain.
Combine: Add cooked gnocchi and reserved water to the tomato sauce. Toss for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes the gnocchi. Stir in most of the basil.
Serve: Plate gnocchi, top with torn burrata, and garnish with remaining basil.
Notes
Substitute burrata with mozzarella or ricotta if needed.
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Stir in spinach or mushrooms for more vegetables.
For a spicier version, increase red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
