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Delicious Brown Butter Cherry Tomato Sauce Over Ricotta Gnocchi

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A comforting and simple dish featuring nutty brown butter and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes served over silky ricotta gnocchi, perfect for an easy and cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • Ricotta gnocchi (fresh or frozen), about 1 lb
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter
  • 2 cups (300g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
  • ¼ cup (25g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil. Add the ricotta gnocchi in batches; they will float to the top when cooked (about 2-3 minutes). Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a warm bowl and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes until juicy and slightly blistered.
  3. While tomatoes roast, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Watch closely as it foams and then starts turning golden with little brown specks (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat once browned to prevent bitterness.
  4. Stir minced garlic into the browned butter and cook gently for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Add the roasted cherry tomatoes with their juices into the skillet. Stir to coat everything in the brown butter. Add red pepper flakes if using.
  6. Gently fold the warm ricotta gnocchi into the sauce, tossing carefully to coat without breaking the gnocchi.
  7. Tear fresh basil leaves over the pan and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Toss gently and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and basil leaves.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully while browning to avoid burning; it should smell nutty and have golden flecks. Roast tomatoes slowly to bring out natural sweetness. Do not overcrowd the pot when boiling gnocchi to prevent sticking. Toss gnocchi gently to keep them intact.

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Keywords: brown butter, cherry tomato sauce, ricotta gnocchi, easy dinner, comfort food, quick pasta, roasted tomatoes

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