Soft chewy pillowy gnocchi is coated in a homemade creamy tomato sauce. This delicious Italian gnocchi recipe is so simple yet so flavorful and delicious. Ready under 30 minutes!
Prepare gnocchi according to package directions. Once gnocchi is cooked, drain water from gnocchi and set aside.
In a medium deep-sided skillet, saute garlic in olive oil for 20-30 seconds or until fragrant. Do not burn garlic.
Add tomatoes (including juice) into the skillet. Then add basil leaves (see Note 1). Break up tomatoes and bring to a boil.
Once the sauce boils, bring to medium low heat and simmer for another 5-6 minutes to thicken sauce.
Add heavy cream and cook for another 5 minutes.
Add sugar, salt, and pepper. Remove basil leaves.
Add cooked gnocchi to creamy tomato sauce, then toss to coat.
Garnish with shredded parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Note 1: The canned San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes is typically seasoned with basil. Use more basil leaves than what this recipe called for if not using the canned San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes.