Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce

The flavor of potato gnocchi is lifted by this sweet, fresh, spicy sauce.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 358 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 large red onion, finely chopped
• 1 ½ cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) package fresh gnocchi
• ½ minced red chile pepper
• 2 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered
• ⅔ cup kalamata olives, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and chile pepper; cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, and stir in the cherry tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes have lost their form and are beginning to make a sauce, about 5 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 2

While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the fresh gnocchi, and cook until the gnocchi float to the surface, 2 to 3 minutes. Gently strain out the gnocchi and place into a serving dish.

Step 3

Stir the basil and olives into the simmering sauce, and cook for one minute. Pour the sauce over the drained gnocchi and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.