One-Pot Gnocchi with Vodka Sauce

Rich, velvety smooth vodka sauce enrobes tender mini gnocchi like a warm woolen blanket. And it’ll warm your insides too, especially when you find out it’s all made in a single saucepan!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons vodka
• 1 cup DeLallo Passata Rustica Rich Tomato Purée
• 1/2 cup filtered water
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 16 oz. box DeLallo Mini Potato Gnocchi
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Fresh shaved parmesan cheese, for serving
• Crusty bread, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet or medium saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallot and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato paste, red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning and stir until evenly coated, about 2 minutes.
2. Add vodka and stir until mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add tomato puree and water and bring to a gentle simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium to keep the sauce from bubbling too vigorously.
3. Add mini gnocchi and cook, stirring occasionally to keep bubbles to a minimum, for about 4 to 5 minutes or until gnocchi are tender and cooked through (slightly longer for larger gnocchi).
4. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream. Divide among serving bowls and sprinkle with shaved parmesan cheese; serve with sliced crusty bread for sopping up the extra sauce.
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