Description
This creamy tomato gnocchi with burrata is a quick and comforting Italian dish. Soft gnocchi are tossed in a rich tomato cream sauce, then topped with fresh burrata for a luxurious finish. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the sauce simmers, cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain well.
- Add cooked gnocchi to the sauce and toss gently to coat.
- Divide gnocchi among bowls. Tear burrata and place on top.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh basil if you have it. Add it at the end for more flavor.
- For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half.
- You can substitute store-bought gnocchi with homemade if you prefer.
- Burrata is best served fresh. Add it right before eating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg