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Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata

A comforting dish featuring soft, pillowy gnocchi enveloped in a creamy tomato sauce and topped with luscious burrata cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (preferably homemade or jarred, but check for halal compliance)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ball burrata cheese
Flavoring Ingredients
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to preference
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to preference
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh basil leaves For garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to the package instructions or until they float to the surface, about 2-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn it!
  3. Pour in the tomato sauce and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, mixing well until the sauce is creamy and combined.
  4. Gently fold the cooked gnocchi into the tomato cream sauce, making sure all pieces are coated in the rich mixture.
  5. Lower the heat and add the burrata cheese to the skillet, letting it warm through. You can gently break it apart to allow the creamy center to mix in with the sauce.
  6. Adjust the seasoning by adding salt and pepper as desired.
  7. Serve the Creamy Tomato Gnocchi hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Notes

If you don’t have burrata cheese, you can substitute it with fresh mozzarella or ricotta cheese. For best results, prep all ingredients in advance.