Description
A delicious gnocchi dish featuring a creamy tomato sauce with garlic, basil, and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 8 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 can (28-ounce) Whole Tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 2/3 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 packages (16-ounce) Gnocchi
- 1/3 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (chopped)
- 8 ounces Fresh Burrata or Fresh Mozzarella
- 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 the 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.
Notes
- This dish can be served with additional grated cheese on top.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to taste depending on your preferred spice level.
- For a smoother sauce, blending the tomatoes before adding is recommended.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg