Gnocchi in Tomato Cream Sauce
Quick and easy Gnocchi in Tomato Cream Sauce is a tasty meatless meal with big, bold, creamy flavor and ready in just 30 minutes.
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 15-ounce can fire roasted crushed , or diced tomatoes
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian herb blend , or Herbs de Provence
- ½ cup chicken broth , or water
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ¼-½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- fresh thyme, basil, and grated parmesan for serving, optional
Instructions
cook the gnocchi
- Fill a pot with about 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil.
- Add gnocchi, boil for 2-3 minutes until gnocchi floats. Drain, then toss gnocchi with 2 teaspoons olive oil to keep it from sticking together.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add gnocchi and dried herbs, and saute 2-4 minutes until gnocchi begins browning on the edges.
- Transfer gnocchi to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
make the sauce
- Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth to the skillet over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Simmer 4-5 minutes until sauce is reduced and creamy.
- Stir in gnocchi, taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with thyme or basil and freshly grated parmesan and serve.
Notes
I added a handful of whole garlic cloves for added garlic flavor and visual presentation.
Adding an additional 1/4 cup heavy cream will make the sauce even richer and creamier.
Nutrition
Calories: 287 kcal, Carbohydrates: 44 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 11 g, Saturated Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 28 mg, Sodium: 961 mg, Potassium: 161 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 2 g, Vitamin A: 475 IU, Vitamin C: 5 mg, Calcium: 55 mg, Iron: 5 mg