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Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata

Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata in Just 30 Minutes

This quick and delicious Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata transforms any hectic weeknight into a culinary escape.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Choose a high-quality oil for best results.
  • 6-8 cloves Garlic Peeled and lightly crushed.
  • 2 pints Cherry Tomatoes Use grape tomatoes as an alternative.
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional; adjust for heat.
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper Preferably freshly cracked.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Use cashew cream for a lighter version.
For the Gnocchi
  • 2 packages (16 oz each) Potato Gnocchi Store-bought saves time.
For the Topping
  • 2 balls (4 oz each) Fresh Burrata Cheese Can substitute with mozzarella.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Sliced or torn.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • ladle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add extra-virgin olive oil and sauté garlic for 2 minutes until golden.
  3. Increase heat to medium and add cherry tomatoes, cooking for 10-12 minutes until jammy.
  4. Sprinkle in red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper, then pour in heavy cream and simmer.
  5. Add gnocchi to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 2-3 minutes, reserving ½ cup cooking water.
  6. Drain gnocchi and add to the skillet with the sauce, incorporating reserved cooking water.
  7. Remove from heat, stir in fresh basil, and break burrata over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality ingredients and enjoy fresh herbs just before serving for optimal flavor.

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