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Creamy Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Gnocchi

A rich and creamy gnocchi dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Gnocchi
  • 1 pound gnocchi store-bought or homemade
Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook Gnocchi
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float to the top, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Drain the gnocchi in a colander and set aside.
Prepare Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  3. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and let cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet with the sauce. Gently toss to coat the gnocchi in the creamy sauce.
  2. Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil and parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.

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