Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata—a delightful dish that combines tender gnocchi with a luscious tomato cream sauce, topped with melting burrata cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, ensuring a satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the canned San Marzano tomatoes and crush them gently with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the heavy cream and reduce heat to low, mixing until the sauce turns pink.
- Add gnocchi to the sauce and cook until they float to the surface, indicating they are tender (about 2-3 minutes).
- Fold in fresh basil just before serving and top each bowl with burrata cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For a lighter option, substitute burrata with mozzarella.- Enhance flavor by adding sautéed spinach or mushrooms.- A sprinkle of red pepper flakes will add a delightful kick.