Description
30 Minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata is the ultimate quick and easy weeknight dinner, made with fresh cherry tomatoes, pillowy gnocchi, and creamy burrata for a rich and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 (16-oz.) packages potato gnocchi (such as DeLallo brand)
- 2 (4-oz.) balls fresh burrata cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced or torn
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Increase heat to medium and add cherry tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the tomatoes break down and become jammy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Reduce heat if garlic starts to burn. Season with red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream.
5. Add gnocchi to boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
6. Transfer cooked gnocchi and reserved pasta water to the skillet with tomato sauce. Toss continuously until sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 2 minutes.
7. Stir in most of the fresh basil, reserving some for garnish.
8. Break burrata balls into pieces and distribute evenly over the pasta. Remove skillet from heat and garnish with reserved basil.
9. Serve immediately.
Notes
To Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
To Reheat: Gently warm in the microwave or on the stovetop. Avoid heating burrata; it’s best added after reheating.
To Freeze: Freeze leftovers (without burrata) in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.33 cups
- Calories: 466
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 990mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg