Creamy Tomato and Basil Gnocchi

Ingredients

• 500 g fresh gnocchi
• 400 ml passata
• 100 ml double cream
• 2 clove garlic cloves
• 20 g fresh basil
• 40 g parmesan
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. 1

   Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Crush in the garlic and fry for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Pour in the passata, season well and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the double cream and most of the basil, then keep warm on a low heat.

5. 5

   Cook the gnocchi in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they float to the surface. Drain well.

6. 6

   Toss the gnocchi in the tomato sauce and serve scattered with grated parmesan and the remaining basil.