Description
Gnocchi with Ricotta, Cherry Tomatoes & Herbs is the perfect meal when you’re craving the flavors of Italy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. gnocchi (shelf-stable, store-bought is fine)
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 – 3 plump cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz. cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 16 oz. fresh ricotta cheese
- Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the gnocchi according to package directions.
- In the meantime, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add the garlic, cherry tomatoes, basil, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 – 6 minutes until the tomatoes begin to lose their shape.
- Add the ricotta and 1/3 – 1 cup hot gnocchi water (adding a little at a time) until the ricotta breaks down and a nice creamy sauce forms.
- Add the gnocchi straight from the pot to the tomato mixture.
- Toss and cook for about a minute.
- Remove from heat and garnish with more parsley.
