Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
The ultimate comfort food, Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce is simple, creamy, and bursting with flavor. Ideal for an easy weeknight dinner, this dish combines tender gnocchi with a rich tomato sauce that satisfies every craving. Make it tonight for a delightful culinary experience!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Grater
- Frying Pan
- Skillet
- Chef's Knife
- Saucepan
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ medium yellow onion chopped
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 24 oz crushed tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Fill a 3-quart pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add a dash of salt, then gnocchi to water and cook over medium heat.
- As soon as gnocchi floats to the surface, remove them onto a plate.
- In a skillet, melt one tablespoon of butter. Add gnocchi in batches and fry until golden and light brown. Remove onto a plate.
- Add remaining butter and oil to skillet. Add onion and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add garlic and saute until fragrant and until the onion is translucent.
- Add oregano and Italian seasoning and stir with onion and garlic. Saute for 1 minute to activate dry herbs.
- Add crushed tomatoes to skillet and stir everything together. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add pan-fried gnocchi to sauce and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with mozzarella, Parmesan and crushed pepper flakes.
Notes
- Tip 1: The nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. Always use a calorie counter you are familiar with.
- Tip 2: You can use fresh, homemade, or store-bought gnocchi to make this dish.
- Tip 3: Feel free to use pasta sauce (like spaghetti sauce) instead of crushed tomatoes. Just be aware that store-bought sauces often have sugar so the flavors can be different. Season accordingly.