Go Back
tomato and burrata gnocchi - Easy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
Main Dishes

Tomato and Burrata Gnocchi

This tomato and burrata gnocchi is an easy one-pan 20-minute meatless meal! Tender and pillowy gnocchi swimming in a bright tomato garlic sauce with melty burrata.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb gnocchi
  • 1 lb ripe tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon chopped Calabrian chilies, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz burrata, torn into pieces
  • freshly grated parmesan, for sprinkling
  • fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or braiser over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down.
  • Once the tomatoes have cooked down, add the tomato paste, garlic, and Calabrian chilies and cook for 3-4 more minutes. Add the cream and simmer over low, season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions, usually about 2-4 minutes or until they start to float. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the gnocchi to the sauce. It's okay some of the cooking water makes its way in! Toss the gnocchi in the sauce.
  • Divide the burrata over the top of the gnocchi and sprinkle with parmesan and torn basil leaves. Simmer for another 5 minutes or so, until the burrata is hot and melty. Serve immediately topped with more parmesan and fresh basil.