30 Minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata – Easy, Creamy & Crowd-Pleasing
30 Minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata is the ultimate quick and easy weeknight dinner. Made with fresh cherry tomatoes, rich cream, and soft burrata cheese, this comforting dish is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 (16-oz) packages potato gnocchi
- 2 (4-oz) balls fresh burrata cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced or torn
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. While water heats, warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Increase heat to medium and add cherry tomatoes. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down and become jammy. Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning garlic.
4. Season tomato mixture with red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream.
6. Cook gnocchi in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
7. Add cooked gnocchi and reserved water to the skillet. Toss continuously until sauce thickens and coats the gnocchi, about 2 minutes.
8. Stir in fresh basil, reserving some for garnish.
9. Break burrata into pieces and scatter over the pasta. Remove from heat and garnish with remaining basil.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. Add burrata after reheating if possible.
To freeze, store the dish without burrata in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.