Marry Me Gnocchi with a Burrata Surprise Recipe
Delight in the magical combination of soft and fluffy gnocchi filled with creamy burrata, enveloped in a rich ‘Marry Me’ sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. This dish is a flavorful and comforting delight that will leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Gnocchi Dough:
- 500g cooked starchy potatoes (peeled & mashed)
- 1 egg yolk
- 120g all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- ½ tsp salt
Filling:
- 125g burrata cheese (drained well and chopped)
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
‘Marry Me’ Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 150ml heavy cream
- 40g sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 30g grated Parmesan
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Gnocchi Dough: Combine mashed potatoes, egg yolk, salt, and flour into a soft dough. Avoid overmixing.
- Filling: Divide dough into balls, fill with burrata-Parmesan mix, seal into dumplings.
- Cooking Gnocchi: Simmer filled gnocchi in salted water until they float. Drain on paper towels.
- ‘Marry Me’ Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add chili flakes, cream, sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer and add Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Final Touch: Coat cooked gnocchi in the sauce, garnish with basil, olive oil, and Parmesan.
Notes
- Handle the gnocchi dough gently to maintain a light texture.
- Adjust chili flakes to suit your spice preference in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Gnocchi, Burrata, Marry Me Sauce, Italian, Pasta, Creamy, Comfort Food