Cooking Instructions

• Start by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Don't cook too long or the garlic will burn. Before you add the garlic, have the tomatoes ready to add.
• Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Break up the whole tomatoes with a spoon or with kitchen shears. You can also puree the tomatoes in a blender before adding if you desire a completely smooth sauce.
• While the sauce is simmering, heat a large pot filled with water over high heat until boiling. Generously salt the water. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions (about two minutes). Remove about ⅔ cup of pasta water to add to tomato sauce. Drain the pasta and set aside.
• Add about ½ to ⅔ cup of reserved pasta water to the sauce. Once the sauce has simmered for about 10-15 minutes, pour in heavy cream. Add in fresh basil leaves. Taste for seasonings.
• Add in gnocchi and fold together so it is completely covered in sauce. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmigiano reggiano or parmesan cheese, if using.
• Serve with fresh burrata cheese, torn into pieces on top of the gnocchi.