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How to Make Easy Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably comforting about a bowl of pillowy, soft gnocchi bathed in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. This easy gnocchi with tomato sauce recipe is a perfect example of simple yet delicious comfort food that can be whipped up in no time. Gnocchi, a type of Italian dumpling, is made from potatoes and flour, and when paired with a tangy and savory tomato sauce, it becomes a dish that is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon basil chiffonade (thinly sliced fresh basil leaves)

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 3

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes with liquid and season with salt and pepper. Cook tomato sauce until slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Once gnocchi float to the top, drain, and transfer to a serving dish. Top gnocchi with tomato sauce and sprinkle with basil chiffonade.

    • Nutrition

    276 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 420mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Potassium: 216mg

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