30 Minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata is the ultimate quick and easy weeknight dinner. Made with 7 simple, fresh ingredients, this vegetarian gnocchi recipe is sure to become a family favorite. 
Why You’ll Love this Gnocchi Recipe:
Growing up Italian, I’ve always been a HUGE fan of gnocchi, which literally means “lumps” in Italian. We didn’t cook gnocchi much at home, however I’d rarely miss an opportunity to order it at Italian restaurants when we ate out. And, naturally, I fell even MORE in love with gnocchi after getting to make and eat it in Florence earlier this year.
This recipe highlights so many of my favorite ingredients right now: peak-summer tomatoes, fresh basil, and BURRATA. Plus, it comes together in 30 minutes flat, making it a total weeknight winner. 
What is Gnocchi Made Of?
In short, gnocchi are small dumplings made with potatoes, flour, and egg yolk. Their texture is plump and pillowy, and flavor mild and delicate. This combination makes them perfect for rich, hearty sauces like tomato cream, as well as bright basil pestos.
You can easily make gnocchi from scratch at home, which is actually a great activity to get the whole family involved in. Otherwise, you can purchase it fresh in the cooler case of most grocery stores, or in vacuum-sealed packages in the pasta aisle. I personally love DeLallo Potato Gnocchi, which I either purchase from Amazon or pick up at Sprouts.
How to Make Homemade Tomato Sauce:
Making homemade tomato sauce couldn’t be simpler, and this method is one I actually learned in Italy. This simple sauce calls for olive oil, LOTS of garlic, cherry tomatoes, plus some heavy cream.
Cooking tomatoes in olive oil until they burst condenses their flavor, caramelizes their edges, and creates a rich sauce bursting with umami goodness. The heavy cream gets added at the end to add body and neutralize the acidity of the ‘maters. I also like to add crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat, however this is optional.
Just be sure to add enough salt to your homemade sauce, which really brings the flavors to life. 
Lastly, let’s talk cheese. Burrata is creamy, decadent, and complements the sweetness and acidity of the tomatoes like a dream. Simply add dollops of burrata to the skillet of gnocchi, and watch it melt naturally into the sauce. At this point, there’s nothing left to do besides garnish the pasta with fresh basil and DEVOUR.
And, if you wind up with leftovers, they reheat very well in the microwave or stovetop. So, consider dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow officially conquered. 
If you make this recipe, be sure to tag #dishingouthealth so I can see your beautiful creations!
Other Quick and Easy Pasta Recipes:
Creamy Cauliflower Pasta
30 Minute Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta with Brussels
Penne with Vegan Vodka Sauce
30 Minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 garlic cloves
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 16-oz. packages potato gnocchi (I like DeLallo brand)
- 2 4-oz. balls fresh burrata
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over low. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium and add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until at least half the tomatoes break down, about 10 minutes. Stir in cream and black pepper; reduce heat to medium-low.
- Meanwhile, cook gnocchi according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water and drain remaining. Transfer cooked gnocchi and reserved pasta water to skillet with tomatoes and toss continuously until sauce is thickened and glossy, about 2 minutes.
- Break burrata balls into pieces and disperse evenly over pasta. Remove skillet from heat and garnish with basil.
Nutrition
Omg this is just like a dish I make. It’s so delish. If you are thinking to try it definitely do! I make a homemade cheesy bread with ours because we use a lot more cream. I also add other seasonings (rosemary, oregano, parsley, and some paprika) because we really like to play with seasonings.
Hi Linds – sounds amazing!! Thanks for the input.
Delish! I halved the recipe to make a smaller portion, and then used my immersion blender to puree the sauce. LOVED it & can’t wait to make again! So simple & easy
Made this recently for a girls weekend away in the mountains. Absolutely delicious and simple to make with just a few quality ingredients. I will definitely make it again!
Hi Holly – I’m so glad the recipe was a hit! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
I can’t tell you how many times I have made this recipe. Seriously, sooooooo many times! It is my go to meal when I want home cooking, but am too tired to cook.
I had made this once before and enjoyed but this past weekend went to the farmers mkt and was able to get fresh everything, gnocchi, buratta, cherry tomatos – WOW!!! So delicious!!
Sounds like a game changer, Terri! So glad you enjoy this one!
This recipe is amazing! So easy and so delicious. I am so excited for leftovers tomorrow. Run, don’t walk, to get the ingredients to make this. You won’t regret it!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this one, Katelyn! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a rating and review!
This dish is fabulous! Wanted to make it again tonight but just realized we have no cream. Any chance whole milk would work or turn out too thin/watery? I live in Germany and grocery stores are closed on Sundays so I am hoping whole milk might work!
Thank you for sharing such a delicious recipe with us!
Hi Meredith! Whole milk alone may make the sauce too thin/watery, unless you have some full-fat yogurt to mix into it? Otherwise, a dollop of cream cheese or canned coconut milk/cream would also work, if you have any of those options on hand. Last resort is just leaving the milk/cream out and just let the Burrata cheese add the creaminess.
Super easy to make and really really good!! Charlie Margo approved – Outstanding job!!
Absolutely killer recipe. Simple to make but flavors sooooo complex. It’s beautiful. Thank you for sharing this. My husband is from Czech and LOVES gnocchi. I have a pantry FULL of packages because he went overboard. I’m so happy to have this recipe to change up the traditional ways we’ve been cooking them. Thank you, thank you.
Hi Sarah,
I’m so glad you and your husband enjoyed the recipe!! Thank you for taking the time to leave the recipe a rating and review.
Cheers
Absolutely delicious!!!!!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking time to leave a review!
We loved it. Thank you so much for sharing
Do i put the garlic cloves in whole?
Yes!!
First time I had this, I was sitting around with friends laughing and having a great time. I have nothing but great experiences with this dish. Everyone I share it with is blown away by how simple this dish is and how much flavor you experience.
This pasta is NEXT level and so easy to make!! Everyone I make it for raves over it. Thank you for the reliable recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Lynn!! Thank you for taking time to leave a review!
One of my favorites on my favorite recipe insta! It took me a few times to get it right though. If you make this, definitely don’t skimp on the olive oil or basil, like I did the first time! I also find that I didn’t need all the pasta water to get the texture I wanted-I only used about half of it.
The burrata is a MUST-totally takes the dish to the next level. Unfortunately it isn’t sold anywhere close to me, so I have to make my own! It is pretty easy once you get the hang of it (just look up the basic steps online, I just use mozzarella and whipping cream) but I don’t really think it stores well so I make it fresh with every reheat of the dish. I have found also that folding the cheese around the sauce mixture works best if you shape it like a calzone-rather than trying to pinch or tie it shut on one end like how burrata is usually made.
I am a beginner and don’t have a lot of skills with cheese, but through trial and error this is what I’ve found. Hopefully it is helpful to someone! Thanks to DishingOutHealth for another of my favorites of all time!
All of the other accolades you’ve received were well deserved. My favorite part was the way the basil, cheese and red pepper flakes tasted together. Definitely another staple for the hubby and I. I’m also very excited for leftovers tomorrow.
Fantastic. One of my kids favorites!!
Woohoo so glad to hear!!
This was delicious and so fast and easy. We used fresh mozzarella balls since we didn’t have any Burrata.
Hi Emily, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for taking time to leave a review!
We love it. My husband said it’s a keeper. Thank you so much for sharing
Fantastic!! I don’t normally take time to write reviews, but this was absolutely delicious.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Carolyn!!
I agree with all the other comments! What a delightfully simple and delicious recipe. Thank you so much for sharing! I look forward to making it again and again.
My kids ask for this on the regular!! Fantastic.
Love hearing that!! They have great taste! 😉
I made this for Valentine’s Day. This is the first recipe I have made from your website and it won’t be the last. I halved the recipe and it came out so delicious. My husband said please put this into the rotation.
Hi Kerry, I’m SO glad you enjoyed it!! Especially for such a special occasion. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
Looks incredible – I’m going to make this at the weekend for a galentines dinner!
QQ – Did you leave the garlic cloves whole or crush them?
Thanks!
I can’t even believe I made something this delicious. New favorite!!
Woohoo! Love hearing that! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
I don’t normally leave comments when I make a recipe, but this sauce blew me away. I can’t believe I just made something so yummy! Seriously cannot believe how delicious it was!! We will be making this more often for sure!
Hi Kendall–I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you for taking time to leave a review!
This recipe is amazing and so easy to make! Reheating it for lunch is arguably better than freshly prepared. I have already recommended the recipe to a friend!
Hi Mark, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! I have to agree–the leftovers rock. Thanks for taking time to leave a review!
This is a favorite at our house! Always requested!! Thanks for an easy and delicious recipe.
Oh I’m so glad your family enjoys it!! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.