Description
A comforting dish of tender gnocchi enveloped in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
- Gnocchi
- Tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Basil
- Oregano
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh mozzarella
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float to the top.
- Heat a generous splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once it shimmers, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Toss in your chopped tomatoes along with basil and oregano. Let it all simmer together for 15-20 minutes.
- Season the sauce with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Drain the cooked gnocchi and gently combine them in the saucepan with your luscious tomato sauce.
- Top generously with fresh mozzarella and serve warm alongside a crusty loaf of bread.
Notes
Make the tomato sauce in advance and store it in the fridge for quick weeknight meals. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg