Gnocchi with Tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes sautéed with garlic and herbs and combined with gnocchi.
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Welcome to the first recipe in our Gnocchi with Tomatoes series of recipes. In this version we are using fresh cherry tomatoes, garlic, and herbs to create a wonderful and tasty dish. This series of recipes will feature Gnocchi with tomatoes cooked with different ingredients. What will change the most in these recipes are the complimentary ingredients. For instance, in the second version of this recipe, peppers and onions are the main complimentary ingredients.
The purpose of this blog is to demonstrate how a base recipe, in this case, gnocchi with tomatoes, can create a new recipe with a few ingredient changes. First, we create a recipe, then we taste the recipe, then we change up the ingredients to develop a new recipe from the original recipe. This is the innovative part of the process. That is why our approach to cooking is: create, taste, innovate.
Look for other recipe series on this blog as we continue to create and innovate new recipe ideas.
This is another recipe that uses vegetables from my garden. Fresh cherry tomatoes and garlic. I made this recipe during the height of tomato season. I was averaging over 200 cherry tomatoes a week, so I was cooking a lot with tomatoes. Cooking with fresh cherry tomatoes is fun because if you leave them whole they will burst in the pan as they heat up! It is fun to watch and for this dish you get a lovely gnocchi with burst cherry tomatoes. This gnocchi with tomatoes dish was very convenient and quick. The family loved it, and I hope you do as well.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make Gnocchi with Tomatoes
Preparing the Gnocchi:
- Prepare the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Reserve 4 oz. of starchy water for the tomatoes.
Preparing the Tomatoes:
- While the gnocchi are cooking, in a large skillet add the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat.
- Next, add the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Continuing on high heat, add the tomatoes, salt, ground black pepper, basil, and oregano, and sauté until the tomatoes are wilted or soft, about 5-7 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Bringing The Recipe All Together:
- Continuing on high heat, add the cooked gnocchi and 4 oz. of starchy water to the tomatoes.
- Combine well and cook for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally, or until the liquid is reduced and thickened.
How To Serve Gnocchi with Tomatoes:
- Place the gnocchi in the center of a bowl and spoon over the desired about of sauce.
- See another gnocchi with tomatoes recipe here: Gnocchi with Peppers and Tomatoes
- Pair with a chicken dish: Chicken Recipes
- Pair with a seafood dish: Seafood Recipes
- Pair with a pork dish: Pork Recipes
The Recipe
Gnocchi with Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 package gnocchi 15-17 oz.
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 4 oz. gnocchi water
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- ½ tsp. dried basil
- ½ tsp. dried oregano
Instructions
- Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
Preparing Gnocchi:
- Prepare the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Reserve 4 oz. of starchy water for the tomatoes.
Preparing the Tomatoes:
- While the gnocchi are cooking, in a large skillet add the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat.
- Next, add the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Continuing on high heat, add the tomatoes, salt, ground black pepper, basil, and oregano, and sauté until the tomatoes are wilted or soft, about 5-7 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Bringing It All Together:
- Continuing on high heat, add the cooked gnocchi and 4 oz. of starchy water to the tomatoes.
- Combine well and cook for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally, or until the liquid is reduced and thickened.
To Serve:
- Place the gnocchi in the center of a bowl and spoon over the desired about of sauce.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Invent Your Recipe:
For this recipe, Gnocchi with Tomatoes, I am choosing to use fresh cherry tomatoes. I am using these because I have an abundance of cherry tomatoes from the garden and I just love their sweet flavor. You could use fresh grape tomatoes, fresh plum tomatoes, or canned diced tomatoes as well. I have used many different types and styles of tomatoes for this recipe and they all work.
If you have fresh herbs I recommend you use them. I did not, so I used dried basil and oregano. I prefer the flavor and look of the fresh herbs, however, this dish turned out delicious with using the dry herbs.
I have another recipe on this blog with gnocchi. It is made with a broccoli and a garlic oil sauce. This recipe is called gnocchi with cherry tomatoes, but feel free to add whatever you like to the dish. Try some other vegetables like peppers, onions, asparagus, or green beans. Gnocchi with tomatoes and squash sounds really good. That might need to be the next version of this recipe.
For a more hearty dish add in some protein, like grilled chicken or sautéed shrimp.
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