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Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata
Instructions
1
Cook gnocchi in salted boiling water until they float. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain.
2
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–10 minutes until soft.
3
Squish most of the tomatoes with the back of a spoon, leaving a few intact. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes.
4
Add heavy cream and mix well. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
5
Add cooked gnocchi and a splash of pasta water. Stir to combine and let cook for 5 minutes.
6
Add Parmesan and fresh basil. Stir until creamy. Add more pasta water if needed for consistency.
7
Top with burrata and extra Parmesan and basil before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Reserve Pasta Water Before Draining 💧Always save 1 cup of starchy gnocchi cooking water before draining—use it to adjust sauce consistency and help it cling beautifully to the pillowy gnocchi without making the dish heavy.
- Bloom Tomato Paste in Oil First 🍅Toast your tomato paste in olive oil for 2-3 minutes before adding other ingredients to concentrate its umami flavors and eliminate any metallic taste for a deeper, richer sauce.
- Add Burrata at the Last Second ❄️Never cook burrata—place it on the warm gnocchi just before serving so the residual heat gently softens the creamy center while keeping its luxurious texture intact.
- Layer Fresh Basil Strategically 🌿Reserve half your fresh basil to tear and scatter over the finished dish instead of cooking it all into the sauce, preserving bright, aromatic notes that elevate the dish's complexity.
- Use Hand-Rolled Gnocchi for Better Sauce Adhesion 🤲If possible, choose ridged or hand-rolled gnocchi over smooth varieties—the texture creates more surface area for the creamy sauce to coat and cling to each pillowy piece.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
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