Meta Description: Indulge in this Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata—pillowy gnocchi in a rich, garlicky tomato cream sauce topped with melted burrata. A restaurant-worthy dish ready in 30 minutes!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Luxuriously Creamy – Silky tomato sauce with a touch of heavy cream for richness.
✔ Quick & Easy – Ready in 30 minutes—perfect for weeknight dinners.
✔ Restaurant-Quality – Burrata adds a decadent, gooey finish.
✔ Meal-Prep Friendly – Freezes well (without burrata) for future meals.
Ingredients
For the Sauce & Gnocchi
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6-8 garlic cloves, peeled & lightly crushed
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 (16-oz) packages potato gnocchi (DeLallo recommended)
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
For Serving
- 2 (4-oz) fresh burrata balls
- ½ cup fresh basil, torn (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cook the Tomato Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (~2 min).
- Increase heat to medium, add cherry tomatoes, and cook 10-12 min, stirring occasionally, until jammy.
- Season with red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in heavy cream, and simmer.
2. Cook the Gnocchi
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook per package instructions.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain gnocchi.
3. Combine & Finish
- Add gnocchi and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss 2 min until sauce thickens.
- Stir in basil (reserve some for garnish).
- Break burrata over the top, then remove from heat. Garnish with remaining basil.
Tips & Variations
- Cheese Swap – No burrata? Use fresh mozzarella or ricotta.
- Extra Spice – Add more red pepper flakes or a dash of Calabrian chili oil.
- Tomato Twist – Swap cherry tomatoes for canned San Marzano tomatoes (crushed).
- Veggie Boost – Stir in spinach or roasted zucchini.
Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store (without burrata) in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze (sauce + gnocchi only) for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop or microwave. Add fresh burrata after reheating.
Enjoy Your Gourmet Gnocchi!
This dish is perfect for date nights, entertaining, or treating yourself—creamy, comforting, and oh-so-delicious! 🍅🧀
🍝 Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with MELTY BURRATA—this 30-minute dish tastes like a fancy restaurant meal! 😍 Get the recipe 👉 MyTastyTips.com
