30 Minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata
Experience a delightful weeknight meal with 30 Minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata. This quick and easy dish brings together the comforting texture of gnocchi, the rich creaminess of heavy cream, and the lusciousness of fresh burrata cheese. With vibrant cherry tomatoes and fragrant basil, this recipe is not only a treat for the taste buds but also visually appealing. Perfect for busy evenings or cozy gatherings, it’s a vegetarian favorite that will win over family and friends alike. Enjoy a warm, hearty bowl of creamy goodness ready in just half an hour!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 to 8 garlic cloves
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 (16-oz. packages) potato gnocchi
- 2 (4-oz.) balls fresh burrata cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking until they break down (10-12 minutes). Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper before stirring in heavy cream.
- In boiling water, cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Combine cooked gnocchi and reserved pasta water with tomato sauce; toss for about 2 minutes until thickened. Stir in fresh basil.
- Serve by breaking burrata over the pasta and garnishing with additional basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg