If you're looking for a quick and delicious dinner that combines the richness of creamy burrata with the fresh flavors of tomatoes, this Creamy Gnocchi with Burrata and Sicilian Infused Olive Oil is your answer.

Using just a handful of ingredients, including store-bought gnocchi (or try making your own) and vibrant cherry tomatoes, this dish comes together in just a couple of minutes, making it one of our favorite ways to enjoy pasta dinners.

The pillowy gnocchi is coated in a creamy tomato sauce, enhanced by our Sicilian infused extra-virgin olive oil (garlic and sicilian herb flavor), which adds so much flavor and depth. With lots of fresh basil and a little kick from red pepper flakes, this pasta dish is perfect for elevating weeknight meals into beautiful creations.

Creamy Gnocchi with Burrata and Sicilian Olive Oil

serves 4-6 guests

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup Sicilian Infused Olive Oil
• 6-8 cloves of garlic, peeled and lightly crushed
• 2 pints of Cherry Tomatoes
• ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• ½ cup of Heavy Cream
• 2 (16 oz packages of) Potato Gnocchi
• 2 (4oz) balls of fresh Burrata Cheese
• ½ cup fresh Basil leaves, sliced or torn
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water (salted) to boil, once water comes to a boil add gnocchi and cook according to package directions.
2. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water when draining.
3. In a separate large skillet, heat ¼ cup olive oil over medium heat and add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 mins.
4. Increase heat to medium heat and add tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally until tomatoes start to break down, about 10 mins.
5. Season with red pepper flakes, Salt and pepper to taste.
6. Reduce heat to to low and stir in heavy cream and the additional ¼ cup Sicilian Infused Olive Oil.
7. Combine cooked gnocchi and reserved pasta water to the tomato sauce, toss and stir in fresh basil.
8. Break burrata balls into pieces and scatter evenly throughout the pasta and garnish with remaining basil before serving.

Time to Enjoy!

This Creamy Gnocchi with Burrata is sure to become a family favorite thanks to its rich, creamy tomato sauce and melty cheese. The combination of the fresh tomato sauce, pillowy gnocchi, and bursts of flavor from the burrata makes this pasta dish truly next level. Feel free to add Italian sausage or pancetta if you're looking for some extra protein in your pasta dish!

Our Sicilian Infused Olive Oil is our secret ingredient when it comes to creating memorable pasta dishes your whole family will love! Serve it up for a dinner that’s sure to impress with its depth of flavor and vibrant presentation. It’s a great way to enjoy pasta with minimal effort, yet achieve the best results every time.

Try more pasta dishes with Texas Olive Oil:

• Cacio e Pepe
• Cavatappi with Fresh Vegetables
• Linguini with Shrimp and Creamy Garlic Sauce

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