This quick and easy Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce recipe calls for 6 simple ingredients and is done in 30 minutes. The potato gnocchi is boiled, then briefly fried in a pan, and finally tossed in simple tomato sauce. A garnish of cheese and parsley is a perfect finishing touch!
Fill a 3-quart pot with water and bring to a boil.
Add a dash of salt, then gnocchi to water and cook over medium heat.
1 lb potato gnocchi
As soon as gnocchi floats to the surface, remove them onto a plate.
In a skillet, melt one tablespoon of butter.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Add gnocchi in batches and fry until golden and light brown. Remove onto a plate.
Add remaining butter and oil to skillet.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Add onion and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often.
½ medium yellow onion
Add garlic and saute until fragrant and until the onion is translucent.
3 garlic cloves
Add oregano and Italian seasoning and stir with onion and garlic. Saute for 1 minute. This activates dry herbs.
¼ teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Add crushed tomatoes to skillet and stir everything together. Simmer for 5 minutes.
24 oz crushed tomatoes
Add pan-fried gnocchi to sauce and toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Serve with mozzarella, Parmesan and crushed pepper flakes.
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ½ cup shredded mozzarella, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Notes
Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
You can use fresh, homemade, or store-bought gnocchi to make this dish.
Store leftovers in a container with a lid, in the fridge, for up to 3 days.
Feel free to use pasta sauce (like spaghetti sauce) instead of crushed tomatoes. Just be aware that store-bought sauces often have sugar so the flavors can be different. Season accordingly.