Gnocchi With Pomodoro Sauce Recipe
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Jump to RecipeGnocchi with pomodoro sauce is a bright fresh pasta recipe, ready in just 20 minutes. With fresh or canned tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil, tossed with soft pillowy gnocchi pasta.
This dinner is a fantastic recipe to make with extra tomatoes. Serve this simple gnocchi with easy homemade garlic knots, thick sourdough garlic bread, or a fresh side salad with pesto dressing.
Gnocchi pomodoro is one of my favorite easy weeknight dinners! The word pomodoro means tomato in Italian – literally translated to ‘apple of gold’ which couldn’t be more appropriate. In this pomodoro sauce, fresh summer tomatoes shine.
I love that this pasta is simple to cook on a weeknight, yet elegant enough to serve to guests. I first was introduced to pomodoro sauce when I visited a fantastic Italian restaurant in Laguna Beach, CA aptly named Pomodoro in 2010 when I first moved to Southern California. The restaurant has since closed, however I love making that simple and delicious tomato sauce to this day.
This sweet Italian tomato pasta is perfect when you want a fresh sauce that pairs well a thick pasta like gnocchi. It’s vegetarian, and packed with lots of veggies.
This Gnocchi with Pomodoro Sauce Recipe Is:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Loaded with Flavor
- Garlicky
- Simple
- Versatile
- Vegetarian, and easy to make Vegan too!
Simple Gnocchi Recipes
This gnocchi pomodoro pasta is the tastiest, freshest dinner recipe. It’s perfect for a hearty meal for the family, and also great to make for company if you are having guests for dinner.
It makes a great holiday pasta dish as well – a simple vegetarian recipe to serve with a salad. It takes only 20 minutes to cook, so you can enjoy extra time to prep sides or a salad.
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What’s In This Pomodoro Gnocchi Pasta Recipe?
- Gnocchi – I love this classic potato gnocchi with is super light, super tender, and so good in this sauce.
- Fresh Tomatoes – I used garden cherry tomatoes for mine, and also canned.
- San Marzano Whole Tomatoes – an essential in any good tomato sauce is getting the best quality canned tomatoes you can find! I always use San Marzano whole tomatoes, then crush them before adding to my recipes.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Fresh Basil
- Sea Salt & Pepper
- Vegetarian Parmesan Cheese – not all parmesan cheeses are vegetarian, some contain animal rennet. I like this vegetarian version, which tastes just a good as authentic parm! Or you can use a vegan version instead too.
How Do I Make Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce?
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain, toss with olive oil, and set aside.
- In a large pot, add more olive oil and begin by sautéing the garlic over low heat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until edges begin to brown. Add in the fresh tomatoes, and stir.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes to the pot, adding the canning liquid/sauce as well. Add basil, salt, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Simmer on low for 15 minutes. Sauce should thicken and become jammy.
- When the sauce is finished cooking, toss and mix the cooked gnocchi, and garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese.
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Gnocchi with Pomodoro Sauce
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 16 ounces gnocchi
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil divided
- 6 cloves Garlic minced
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
- 1 28-ounce can San Marzano Tomatoes chopped or diced
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil julienned, plus extra for garnish
- 2/3 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetarian parmesan cheese can use a plant-based one for vegan version
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain, toss with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, and set aside.
- In a large pot, add the remaining olive oil and begin by sautéing the garlic over low heat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until edges of the garlic begin to brown. Add in the fresh tomatoes, and stir.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes to the pot, adding the canning liquid/sauce as well. Add basil, salt, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Simmer on low for 15 minutes. Sauce should thicken and become jammy.
- When the sauce is finished cooking, toss and mix the cooked gnocchi, and garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese.
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Great dish