Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce
Soft potato dumplings are tossed in a bright cherry tomato sauce layered with sweet-tangy notes, gentle heat from chile, and the briny pop of kalamata olives. Fresh basil lifts the aroma while a shower of Parmesan adds savory richness. Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce is ideal for a weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant-worthy yet feels comforting and fresh.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion, garlic, and chile pepper; cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Increase heat to medium-high; stir in cherry tomatoes.
- 4
Cook until the tomatoes start to break down and form a sauce, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in crushed tomatoes; bring to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes.
- 6
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 7
Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the surface, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 8
Gently move the gnocchi to a serving dish using a strainer or slotted spoon.
- 9
Stir basil and olives into the simmering sauce; cook for 1 minute.
- 10
Pour the sauce over the gnocchi.
- 11
Sprinkle the servings with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 417.81 kcal High 21%
- Protein 11.54 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 69.27 g 25%
- Total Fat 13.21 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 3.04 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.45 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 1310.22 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 12.9 g Good Source 46%
- Total Sugars 11.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 170.99 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 4.61 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 473.92 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 329.4 mcg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin C 21.71 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Chili Pepper, Crushed Tomatoes, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 417.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Chili Pepper, Crushed Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Gnocchi. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 417.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce healthy?
- Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 417.81 calories and 11.54 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1310.22 mg (57% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.04 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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