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Gnocchi with Burst Tomatoes & Mozzarella

serves 3

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • 18-ounce package non-frozen gnocchi
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (for quicker recipe)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into small pieces

Directions

  1. In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil, on medium-high, to coat the pan
  2. Add gnocchi and brown, about 2 minutes on each side
  3. Remove the gnocchi and set aside
  4. Melt the butter over medium heat and add in the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for just a minute
  5. Add in the tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of water, stirring occasionally
  6. Preheat the broiler
  7. Once the tomatoes have softened, smash the tomatoes to help them burst completely
  8. Add back in the gnocchi, along with the basil, salt, and pepper
  9. Mix and arrange the gnocchi in a fairly even layer
  10. Top with mozzarella and broil until melted and browned