Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata

This Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata is the ultimate comfort dish—rich, cheesy, and full of fresh flavor. Tender gnocchi is tossed in a silky tomato cream sauce made with cherry tomatoes, tomato paste, and heavy cream. Seasoned with garlic, onion, and parsley, then finished with Parmesan and basil, the pasta is topped with creamy burrata for the perfect finishing touch. Ideal for a cozy night in, it’s as easy to make as it is impressive to serve.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 3 plates

Calories: 813 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 pound - gnocchi
⅛ - Salt
3 tablespoon - olive oil
1 pint - cherry tomatoes
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
2 tablespoon - tomato paste
1 cup - heavy cream
½ teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - onion powder
½ teaspoon - dried parsley
½ cup - Parmesan cheese
⅛ Handful - fresh basil
1 ball - burrata cheese
⅛ - Reserved pasta water

Instructions

Cook gnocchi in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain.
In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook for 5–10 minutes until tomatoes are tender. Smash most of them, leaving some whole.
Add tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook for another few minutes.
Pour in heavy cream and stir. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley.
Add cooked gnocchi and a splash of reserved pasta water. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped basil. Add more pasta water as needed until the sauce is creamy.
Serve topped with a ball of burrata, extra Parmesan, and fresh basil.