Creamy Tomato Gnocchi

Pillowy potato gnocchi simmers directly in a quick creamy tomato sauce, so the pasta soaks up all that flavor while everything cooks in a single pot. It's a rich, comforting dinner that's on the table in about 25 minutes.

By YumYum Editorial · Quick Weeknight

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 lb potato gnocchi (shelf-stable or fresh)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• to taste Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
3. Add the gnocchi directly to the sauce, stirring gently to submerge. Cover and simmer 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi are tender.
4. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Remove from heat, scatter fresh basil over the top, and serve immediately with extra Parmesan.