Gnocchi with Lighter Tomato Cream Sauce (gluten-free option)
Servings 4
This gnocchi with lighter tomato cream sauce only takes about 10 minutes to prepare and is so simple, quick and delicious.
Ingredients
- 22 ounces (600 grams) gnocchi use gluten-free gnocchi if you're GF
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 teaspoons garlic minced
- 28 ounces (800 grams) canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 4 ounces (125 grams) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (6 grams) fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) Parmesan or Pecorino Romano
Instructions
- Prepare the gnocchi according to the instructions on the package. For the kind I buy, all you do is put them in boiling water and let them boil about 2 minutes until they're floating.22 ounces (600 grams) gnocchi
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Then add the garlic and stirring occasionally, cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant.1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, 4 teaspoons garlic
- Stir in the can of crushed tomatoes, salt, and red pepper flakes and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.28 ounces (800 grams) canned crushed tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Add the cream cheese and basil, stir, and then add in the prepared gnocchi. Top with Parmesan and serve.4 ounces (125 grams) cream cheese, 1/4 cup (6 grams) fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup (25 grams) Parmesan
Notes
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
- Adapted from Cooking Light.
Nutrition
Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 1262mgPotassium: 663mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 978IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 196mgIron: 8mgNet Carbs: 65
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