Description
A delicious and creamy dish featuring gnocchi, tomatoes, and fresh basil, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package gnocchi (16 oz)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Add the cooked gnocchi and fresh basil, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add spinach or other vegetables for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated, but the gnocchi may become softer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Basil Gnocchi, Italian recipe, vegetarian gnocchi