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30 Minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata

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This 30 Minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata is a cozy, quick, and elegant dish that combines pillowy potato gnocchi with a rich, garlicky tomato cream sauce, finished with creamy burrata and fresh basil. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

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. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add olive oil and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. Increase heat to medium and add cherry tomatoes. Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most tomatoes have burst and formed a sauce. Stir in red pepper flakes (if using), salt, pepper, and heavy cream.
  4. Meanwhile, cook gnocchi in the boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain gnocchi.
  5. Add gnocchi and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss gently over medium-low heat until the sauce is glossy and clings to the gnocchi.
  6. Stir in most of the basil, saving some for garnish.
  7. Break burrata into pieces and scatter over the gnocchi. Remove from heat, garnish with remaining basil, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Do not reheat burrata – add fresh after warming leftovers.
  • To freeze: store without burrata in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating.
  • Add protein like sautéed shrimp or grilled chicken if desired.
  • Spinach, mushrooms, or fennel make great veggie add-ins.

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