Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Gnocchi is a comforting dish that brings together soft gnocchi, rich tomato sauce, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and mix until melted.
- Add cooked gnocchi and chopped basil; stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra basil if desired.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade gnocchi.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Customize with vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Basil Gnocchi, Gnocchi recipe, Italian dish, vegetarian pasta