Creamy tomato gnocchi is a rich and flavorful dinner made with tender gnocchi tossed in a creamy tomato sauce with crispy pancetta, garlic, and parmesan cheese. It’s easy to make, full of comforting Italian-inspired flavor, and perfect for a cozy family dinner.
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
If you’re in the mood for some delicious comfort food then this creamy tomato gnocchi recipe is for you. It’s absolutely delicious and ready in under 25 minutes.I love pasta recipes like this that are so easy to make and fill you up for hours. They’re a wonderful choice for a cold fall or winter weeknight dinner.
This creamy tomato sauce goes perfectly with the fluffy gnocchi, too. My whole family loves this recipe. Even my two little picky eater boys. It’s a regular on our dinner options menu once the weather turns cooler here in New Jersey. I know if you give this recipe a try that you’ll love it just as much as we do.
Ingredients
Here is everything you'll need to make this delicious sauce. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements and instructions on the recipe card below.
- Gnocchi and a ladle of pasta water
- Diced Pancetta
- Olive Oil
- Diced Onion
- Minced Garlic
- Tomato Paste
- Crushed Tomatoes
- Heavy Cream
- Parmesan Cheese
- Butter
- Salt and Pepper
- Italian Seasoning
- Garlic Powder
How To Make It
Heres how to make this delicious dinner. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions on the recipe card below.
1. First, start boiling the water for the gnocchi and cook it according to the directions on the package. (reserve pasta water). In a large lipped pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat and add the pancetta. Sauté the pancetta until it starts to get slightly crispy and browned. Add the onions and sauté them along with the pancetta for about 3 minutes or until the onions turn translucent and the pancetta is nice and crispy.
2. Now, stir in the garlic and season with salt, pepper and half of the Italian seasoning and cook for an additional minute. Add the tomato paste and cook it over medium high heat for 2 minutes while stirring frequently. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, cream and Parmesan cheese. Turn the heat down to medium low and re season the sauce with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
3. Then, add the butter and a ladle of the pasta water to the sauce and stir it all together until the butter melts.Toss in the gnocchi until its evenly coated in the sauce. Serve warm and enjoy!
Can The Pancetta Be Substituted?
Yes the pancetta can be substituted for bacon if needed.
What Should I Serve This With?
This recipe can be served with a side salad, Homemade Garlic Bread and a side of Homemade Classic Meatballs.
Storage
Let the gnocchi cool completely and place it into a food safe air tight container. It will last in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Creamy Tomato Gnocchi Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Gnocchi + One Ladle Of Pasta Water
- 2 Tbs Olive Oil
- ½ Onion, diced
- 2 Tbs Garlic, minced
- 4 Oz Pancetta, diced
- 2 Tbs Tomato Paste
- 1.5 Cups Crushed Tomatoes or Tomato Sauce
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Tbs Garlic Powder
- 2 Tbs Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Tbs Butter
Instructions
- Start boiling the water for the gnocchi and cook it according to the directions on the package. (reserve pasta water)
- In a large lipped pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat and add the pancetta. Sauté the pancetta until it starts to get slightly crispy and browned.
- Add the onions and sauté them along with the pancetta for about 3 minutes or until the onions turn translucent and the pancetta is nice and crispy.
- Stir in the garlic and season with salt, pepper and half of the Italian seasoning and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the tomato paste and cook it over medium high heat for 2 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, cream and Parmesan cheese. Turn the heat down to medium low and re season the sauce with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Add the butter and a ladle of the pasta water to the sauce and stir it all together until the butter melts.
- Toss in the gnocchi until its evenly coated in the sauce. Serve warm and enjoy!
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