Gnocchi with Tomato Basil Sauce

Name: Gnocchi with Tomato Basil Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 16 oz potato gnocchi; 1 tbsp salt (for pasta water); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 0.25 cup fresh basil (chopped); 0.5 tsp salt

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Soft potato gnocchi in a simple tomato basil sauce, perfect for a quick appetizer.

prep_time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Appetizer, Main course (Entrée)

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Equipment

Large Pot
skillet

Ingredients

Pasta

16 oz potato gnocchi
1 tbsp salt for pasta water

Sauce

2 tbsp olive oil
1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
2 cloves garlic minced
0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
0.5 tsp salt

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Instructions

Boil a large pot of water, add salt, and cook gnocchi according to package instructions until they float. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 1 minute.
Add crushed tomatoes and salt, simmering for 10 minutes.
Stir in basil and toss gnocchi in the sauce.
Serve with grated Parmesan.

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Notes

Use fresh gnocchi for best texture. Add mozzarella for a cheesy twist.

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Keyword Basil, Gnocchi, Tomato

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