Creamy Gnocchi with Tomatoes
Y’all know my crew loves everything pasta. I’m try really hard when I’m menu planning to make sure there is a variety of pasta recipes and pasta types available. Creamy Gnocchi with Tomatoes is one of their favorites. Sometimes I’ll mix things up and include some grilled chicken strips or Italian Sausage slices. I hope your family enjoys this recipe as much as mine does!
Cook gnocchi according to package directions.
Set aside a few tsp of the water the gnocchi was cooked in.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Slice garlic and add to pan.
Cook until soft.
Cut tomatoes in half and add to pan.
Cook for a minute. Stirring often.
Add gnocchi, cream cheese, salt and pepper.
Cook until melted. Add a tsp of the gnocchi water and stir.
Tear basil and add to pan with grated cheese.
Stir to combine. Add more gnocchi water to thin out if its too thick.
Creamy Gnocchi with Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 lb pkg gnocchi
- Pt grape tomatoes
- ½ block cream cheese 4oz
- 3 garlic cloves
- Handful basil
- ¼ Grated parmesan
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
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Cook gnocchi according to package directions.
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Set aside a few tsp of the water the gnocchi was cooked in.
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Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Slice garlic and add to pan.
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Cook until soft.
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Cut tomatoes in half and add to pan.
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Cook for a minute. Stirring often.
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Add gnocchi, cream cheese, salt and pepper.
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Cook until melted. Add a tsp of the gnocchi water and stir.
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Tear basil and add to pan with grated cheese.
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Stir to combine. Add more gnocchi water to thin out if its too thick.
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dreaming.loud says
Such a healthy and delicious recipe..! Thanks for sharing this.. 😁 I would definitely love it.
Shannon Gurnee says
I’ve not made Gnocchi before, but it is on my to do list! This looks like a delicious recipe!
Ashley Rice says
My husband loves Gnocchi! I’ll have to see if I can make a vegan version of this! Yum!
Autumn Murray says
Yummy! I haven’t made gnochi is so long. Will try this recipe and let you know what I think.
joy says
that gnocci sounds delicious. i love the idea of combining the tomatoes and gnocchi in a dish.
Joy at The Joyous Livingj
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen says
Oh I love gnocchi, what a tasty and delicious weeknight meal! Look forward to trying this!
Heather says
I don’t think I’ve ever tried gnocchi but I’ve always wanted to. I’ve always been under the impression that it’s hard to make.
Carolyn says
I just had something like this last night, but I used tortellini and not gnocchi. I want to try it with gnocchi!
Emman Damian says
Creamy Gnocchi with Tomatoes sounds so yummy! Your recipe is so easy to follow. I hope I can make it next week.
Kristine Nicole Alessandra says
I make my gnocchi from scratch. It is a lot of work but all worth it. I will try this recipe with tomatoes. I am positive my family will like this version. I usually make mine with cream cheese and crispy bacon bits.
Katrina Kroeplin says
Omg yes please. I love me some gnoochi!!! I’m saving this to make this weekend. Yum
Blessings says
So yummy, Wish I can put things together and make them look this way.
Stephen says
Gnocchi done right is one of my favorite foods. I’ve never tried it with tomatoes though. I can’t wait to try it today.
Marcos K. says
I love Gnocchi!
this recipe is eas and the pics look great, thanks for sharing!
Colleen says
That looks so good! I love creamy tomato recipes. I have to try this.