Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Burst Tomatoes and Lemon Ricotta
This sheet pan gnocchi is an absolute showstopper, worthy of a place on any restaurant menu. Gnocchi and cherry tomatoes roast together on one sheet pan with garlic and balsamic glaze until the tomatoes burst into a rich, jammy sauce. Each bowl gets a big scoop of lemon herb ricotta and a sprinkle of buttery toasted breadcrumbs, and the whole dish is ready in about 40 minutes, which makes it an easy weeknight dinner your whole family will enjoy.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound shelf stable gnocchi
- 1 1/2 lbs cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic reduction/balsamic glaze
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup shredded basil
- 2 tsp freshly grated parmesan cheese
Lemon Herb Ricotta
- ¾ cup ricotta
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 clove garlic minced
Breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- To a sheet pan add the cherry tomatoes, gnocchi, minced garlic, olive oil, salt and balsamic reduction. Stir the tomatoes and gnocchi until they are well coated in the sauce. Place in the oven to bake for 30 minutes
- In a bowl stir together all of the ingredients for the lemon herb ricotta. Set aside
- In a small pan melt the butter on medium high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and stir frequently for 2-3 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden brown in color. Set aside
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and use a fork to mash the tomatoes and release and juices into the pan. Sprinkle with the fresh basil and stir everything together so that the gnocchi is well coated in the tomatoes and sauce.Garnish with grated parmesan cheese.
- Divide the gnocchi between bowls. Add a large spoonful of the ricotta on top and then sprinkle breadcrumbs overtop.
Nutrition
Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 947mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1292IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 6mg