Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) gnocchi
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz/400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ball (4 oz/115g) burrata cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked gnocchi to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Transfer to serving plates and top with burrata cheese.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh gnocchi for best results.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Serve immediately while hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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