Easy Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 3
Yield: 3 servings

Description

This quick and easy recipe for gnocchi with tomato sauce is ready in less than 20 minutes.

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon basil chiffonade (thinly sliced fresh basil leaves)

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3 Add tomatoes with liquid and season with salt and pepper. Cook tomato sauce until slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
4 Once gnocchi float to the top, drain, and transfer to a serving dish. Top gnocchi with tomato sauce and sprinkle with basil chiffonade.