Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

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Golden pan-fried gnocchi tossed with blistered cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a hint of garlic for a light Italian-inspired meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs potato gnocchi, olive oil, cherry tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb potato gnocchi in a single layer and cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms are golden and crispy.
  2. Step 2: Flip the gnocchi and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden on the other side. Remove gnocchi from skillet and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Add 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 4-5 minutes until tomatoes soften and blister.
  4. Step 4: Return the gnocchi to the pan with tomatoes, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss gently for 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese before serving.

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