Description
This luxurious, creamy tomato gnocchi transforms store-bought ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal in just 20 minutes. The pillowy potato dumplings are bathed in a silky tomato cream sauce that’s rich yet light—perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something special without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes (San Marzano preferred)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 pound (16 oz) potato gnocchi (shelf-stable or refrigerated)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Choose cooking method for gnocchi: boil in salted water until floating (2–3 min), or cook directly in sauce later.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté shallot for 2 minutes, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream and butter. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Add gnocchi: either boiled or uncooked (cover and simmer 3–4 minutes if uncooked).
- Stir in Parmesan and reserved pasta water if needed. Add chopped basil.
- Adjust seasoning and serve garnished with more basil and Parmesan.
Notes
Don’t overcook the gnocchi—remove as soon as they’re tender or floating. Let the tomato base simmer before adding cream to avoid curdling and boost flavor. Fresh basil is essential for a bright finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: gnocchi, tomato cream sauce, creamy tomato gnocchi, quick dinner, vegetarian