Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi for Cozy Weeknight Dinners
This Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners, combining rich flavors with convenience.
Equipment
- large pot
- skillet
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
For the Gnocchi
- 1 package gnocchi use store-bought for convenience
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream can use half-and-half
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For Garnish
- to taste fresh basil leaves can swap with parsley
- to taste red pepper flakes optional for spiciness
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the gnocchi. Cook according to package directions; they are ready once they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Carefully add the drained gnocchi to the skillet. Toss until they are well-coated in the creamy sauce and heated thoroughly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Plate the delicious gnocchi and garnish with fresh basil leaves and optional red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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