Fragrant, colourful and quick to prepare, this cherry tomato and garlic sauce is perfect for enhancing your homemade or store-bought gnocchi. Grated pecorino and fresh basil add an irresistible Mediterranean touch. A must try!
Ingredients
250g cherry tomatoes
4pods garlic
2strands fresh basil
60g grated pecorino cheese
4tbsp. olive oil
600g cooked gnocchi (home or business)
Salt
pepper
Instructions
1
TRADITIONAL METHOD
Preparation (traditional method)
1. Finely chop the garlic.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
3. Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large frying pan. Melt the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes over a medium heat.
4. Add the cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and simmer over a medium heat for 5 minutes, until tender but still whole.
5. Add 600 g cooked gnocchi to the sauce. Pour in the remaining 2 tbsp oil, mix gently and reheat for 30 seconds.
6. Sprinkle with chopped basil and grated pecorino. Serve immediately.
