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Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata

A comforting and quick weeknight dish that combines gnocchi with a rich tomato cream sauce and fresh burrata, delivering vibrant flavors and a luxurious experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Crucial for delivering a rich flavor.
  • 6 to 8 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed Adds an aromatic touch.
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes Provides sweetness and acidity.
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) For added heat.
  • 1 tsp kosher salt Enhances natural flavors.
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper Rounds out the taste.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream Transforms the sauce into a velvety delight.
For the Gnocchi
  • 2 packages potato gnocchi (16 oz each, DeLallo brand) Comforting base of the dish.
For the Garnish
  • 2 balls fresh burrata cheese (4 oz each) Adds luxury and pairs beautifully.
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced or torn Provides a fragrant pop.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil for the gnocchi.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Cooking the Sauce
  1. Increase the skillet's heat to medium and add cherry tomatoes. Cook while stirring until most tomatoes break down, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. Season with red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper, and stir to combine.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and gently stir in the heavy cream.
Cooking Gnocchi & Combining
  1. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions in the boiling water. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
  2. Transfer cooked gnocchi to the skillet with the tomato sauce, add reserved pasta water, and toss until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 2 minutes.
Finishing Touches
  1. Stir in sliced basil leaves, reserving some for garnish.
  2. Break the burrata into pieces and gently disperse over the pasta. Remove the skillet from heat.
  3. Garnish with reserved basil and serve immediately.

Notes

To prevent gnocchi from overcooking, they should float to the top of the water when done. You can substitute gnocchi with other small pasta if needed. Adding spinach or kale can increase nutrition and color.