Gnocchi with tomato sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes! Seriously, it takes no time at all and tastes amazing! It’s the ultimate comfort food when you don’t feel like cooking (or don’t have time), but still want something tasty.
Easy gnocchi recipe
Here’s how to make gnocchi with tomato sauce: trust me, this creamy gnocchi is absolutely delicious and super quick to make! The gnocchi cooks in just 2–3 minutes. Meanwhile, sautée crushed garlic in some good olive oil to release the flavors.
Tip: use a garlic press for this. Then add some tomato paste and fresh cherry tomatoes. Add some heavy cream and herby cream cheese, let it melt and then add the gnocchi. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy this is easy gnocchi with creamy tomato sauce!
Packed with flavor
It’s really simple, but don’t be fooled — it’s also incredibly tasty. As with many Italian dishes, it doesn’t have to be complicated to be packed with flavor. Which in my opinion, makes the perfect meal! You only need some simple ingredients, try to pick some good-quality tomatoes and don’t forget the fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
Vegetarian comfort food
This tomato-based gnocchi dish is completely vegetarian and can be made entirely vegan by using plant-based heavy cream and cream cheese. In the mood for more delicious and easy, vegetarian AND Italian comfort food? Try this amazing creamy Gorgonzola pasta or my tomato risotto with burrata. For now, enjoy this gnocchi with tomato sauce!
Ingredients
- 500 gram gnocchi
- 2 clove garlic (crushed)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 400 gram cherry tomatoes
- 130 gram herb cream cheese (or plant-based alternative)
- 100 ml heavy cream (or plant-based alternative)
- fresh basil
- Parmesan cheese (optional – or plant-based alternative)
- olive oil, salt & pepper
Equipment
- Large pan
- Frying pan
INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):
- Cook the gnocchi according to the instructions on the packet.
- Heat a little olive oil in a pan and fry the garlic briefly to release the flavor without burning it.
- Then add the tomato paste and fry briefly. Next, add the cherry tomatoes. Fry briefly.
- Add the heavy cream and cream cheese and heat gently until the cheese has melted and the tomatoes are soft.
- Add the gnocchi, stir, then season with salt and pepper before serving. It’s delicious with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese (or a plant-based alternative) sprinkled on top. Enjoy!
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