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Gnocchi with Tomato Basil Sauce

Soft potato gnocchi in a simple tomato basil sauce, perfect for a quick appetizer.
prep_time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main course (Entrée)
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 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

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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