Easy Gnocchi Alla Vodka with Burrata Recipe
Prep Time:
6 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small white onion, finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup vodka
  • 1 ½ cups tomato puree
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 24 ounces gnocchi
  • 1 (4-ounce) ball of burrata
  • Chopped parsley, for serving
Directions
  1. Heat the butter in a large, heavy skillet on medium.
  2. Add the onion and saute until softened, about 5-6 minutes.
  3. Pour in the vodka and let it cook for about 2 minutes while the alcohol evaporates.
  4. Add the tomato puree, salt, and pepper, and bring the liquid back to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced.
  5. Pour in the cream and simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring well until the cream is evenly blended into the sauce.
  6. While the sauce cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  7. When the sauce is almost done, add the gnocchi to the water and let them cook until they float to the top, about 2-4 minutes. Try to time it so the gnocchi and the sauce will finish cooking at the same time.
  8. Remove the gnocchi from the pot with a strainer and place them in the skillet with the sauce while it is still on the heat. Stir well to coat the gnocchi with sauce and then remove from the heat.
  9. Break the burrata into pieces and place them on top of the gnocchi, stirring the sauce slightly to distribute and melt the cheese.
  10. Spoon the gnocchi onto 4 individual pasta dishes and top with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan, if desired.
  11. Serve immediately.