Gnocchi with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Gnocchi with Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Sun-dried tomatoes sauteed in garlic and oil and mixed with gnocchi.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Cost: $$
Ingredients
- 1 package of gnocchi 15-18 ounces
- 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces of gnocchi water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preparing the Gnocchi:
- Prepare the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Reserve 4 ounces of starchy water.
Preparing the Tomatoes:
- While the gnocchi are cooking, add the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet and bring to a high heat.
- Next, add the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Continuing on high heat, add the sun-dried tomatoes, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder, then sauté for 3 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Bringing It All Together:
- Continuing on high heat, add the cooked gnocchi and starchy water to the sun-dried tomatoes, and bring to a simmer.
- 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 amount of sauce.
Notes
Invent Your Recipe:
For this recipe, Gnocchi and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, I am choosing to use starchy water to de-glaze the skillet and thicken the sauce. For added flavor, you could also use white wine or broth.
Sun-dried tomatoes give this recipe a wonderful flavor and color. However, I have made this recipe with fresh cherry tomatoes, a can of diced tomatoes, or even tomato paste. They all work well and taste great, so pick the one that works best for you.
If you have fresh herbs I recommend you use them. I did not, so I decided to just add garlic powder. However, fresh oregano, basil, of thyme would work wonderfully in this recipe.
Sun-dried tomatoes are the old vegetable in this dish. You could also add more vegetables to make this recipe more robust. Zucchini, eggplant, asparagus, mushrooms, peppers, spinach, or onions would all work well with the sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal