pesto gnocchi with burst tomatoes and burrata
You'll be amazed at the ease of creating gnocchi at home from scratch!
Ingredients
- 3-4 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered (2 cups mashed)
- 1/3 cup pesto sauce, homemade or store bought
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 8 oz burrata cheese, torn
- fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover completely. Add 2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and cook until very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Let cool, then mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, pesto, flour, and salt. Make a well in the center and crack the egg inside. Fold the dough and egg together until a smooth ball forms. If the dough seems sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time until cohesive.
- Generously flour a clean work surface. Divide the dough ball into 4 pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and cut into bite sized chunks with a sharp knife. Set the gnocchis onto the baking sheet.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until the gnocchi begin to drift to the surface of the water, about 4-5 minutes. Drain. Add back to the pot and toss with the butter.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the garlic, oregano, chili powder, and red pepper flakes for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until slightly bursting, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar.
- Divide the gnocchis into bowls and top with the burst tomatoes. Break the burrata around the gnocchi. Garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
*Microwave potatoes: To soften the potatoes in the microwave, prick holes all around the peeled, quartered potatoes with a fork. Heat for 4-5 minutes on a microwave-safe plate, then flip and heat 4-5 minutes longer until very soft. Proceed with the rest of the steps as normal.