Description
Luxurious creamy tomato gnocchi with burrata blends Italian comfort and sophisticated flavors in one delightful dish. Silky pillows of potato dumplings nestled in rich sauce promise a culinary experience that invites you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh or store-bought gnocchi
- 2 balls of burrata cheese
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) ripe tomatoes (diced (or 1 14-ounce (396 grams) can of high-quality canned tomatoes))
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Spice:
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, creating a foundation for the aromatic sauce.
- Introduce minced garlic, stirring until its fragrance becomes pronounced and intensifies, approximately 30 seconds.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes, allowing them to simmer and reduce for 10-15 minutes, transforming into a luscious, slightly thickened consistency.
- Enhance the sauce with a balanced blend of salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- Simultaneously, prepare a large pot of salted water, bringing it to a rolling boil.
- Carefully add gnocchi to the boiling water, cooking until they float to the surface, typically 2-3 minutes.
- Strain the gnocchi, reserving a quarter cup of starchy pasta water to potentially adjust sauce consistency.
- Transfer the cooked gnocchi directly into the skillet with the rich tomato sauce.
- Gently fold the gnocchi, ensuring each piece is lovingly coated with sauce, using reserved pasta water if the mixture seems too thick.
- Allow the dish to meld together for an additional 1-2 minutes, intensifying the flavor profile.
- Remove the skillet from heat, preparing for the final luxurious touches.
- Delicately tear burrata into soft, creamy pieces, scattering them across the gnocchi.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the dish, adding a final layer of richness.
- Garnish with fresh, torn basil leaves, introducing a vibrant, herbaceous element.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired, ensuring a perfectly balanced final presentation.
Notes
- Enhance the sauce’s depth by caramelizing tomatoes slightly before adding garlic, which intensifies their natural sweetness and creates a richer flavor profile.
- Prevent gnocchi from becoming mushy by cooking them just until they float to the water’s surface, ensuring a perfectly tender yet firm texture.
- Accommodate gluten-sensitive diets by using store-bought or homemade potato-based gluten-free gnocchi, maintaining the dish’s creamy and comforting essence.
- Elevate the protein content by adding crispy pancetta or grilled chicken for a more substantial meal that satisfies hearty appetites.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg