30 Minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata
If you’re in search of a comforting yet quick meal, this 30 Minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata is your answer! In just half an hour, you’ll create a delightful dish featuring soft gnocchi enveloped in a rich, creamy tomato sauce and topped with luscious burrata cheese. This recipe is simple enough for busy weeknights but impressive enough for gatherings, promising satisfaction with every bite. With fresh ingredients and versatile options, it’s bound to become a cherished favorite in your household!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 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
- 2 (4-oz.) balls fresh burrata cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced or torn
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add crushed garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Increase heat to medium, add cherry tomatoes, and cook until they soften (approximately 10–12 minutes).
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a large pot and cook the gnocchi as per package instructions. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Combine cooked gnocchi with the tomato sauce and reserved pasta water, tossing until thickened (about 2 minutes). Stir in fresh basil.
- Break burrata into pieces and add on top of the gnocchi before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg