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00:00Saucy Sun Dried Tomato Gnocchi
00:02This sun-dried tomato gnocchi is rich, creamy comfort food made in under 30 minutes.
00:08Pillowy gnocchi in a velvety umami-packed sauce topped with golden mozzarella.
00:13Simple to make, yet tastes restaurant-worthy.
00:16For the base, you'll need one 7-ounce jar of sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained.
00:22Two pounds of gnocchi cooked as per package directions,
00:24a teaspoon of olive oil, two minced garlic cloves, and kosher salt and pepper to taste.
00:30For the creamy sauce, use 1 1⁄2 cups of vegetable or chicken stock,
00:351 tablespoon of flour, 2 3rds of a cup of heavy cream or half and half,
00:39and half a cup of finely grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling.
00:44For the topping, use 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn into pieces,
00:49fresh basil for garnish, and crushed red pepper flakes for topping.
00:52Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, 204 degrees Celsius, and prepare an oven-safe skillet.
01:00Pat sun-dried tomatoes dry to remove excess oil, then dice them.
01:04Boil gnocchi in salted water for 3 to 5 minutes until they float, indicating they're done.
01:10In the skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat and saute tomatoes,
01:14and mince garlic with salt and pepper for 2 to 3 minutes.
01:17Shake stock and flour together, then whisk into the pan to form a smooth, thickened sauce.
01:23Add heavy cream and parmesan.
01:26Stir until creamy, then fold in gnocchi.
01:29Top with mozzarella and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
01:34Finish with basil, extra parmesan, and red pepper flakes.
01:37For a gluten-free adaptation, use gluten-free gnocchi and swap flour with a gluten-free blend or cornstarch.
01:44To make it dairy-free, use coconut or cashew cream, nutritional yeast, dairy-free mozzarella, and a pinch of salt.
01:51For a vegan version, use vegetable stock.
01:54Follow dairy-free swaps and add tomato paste and pine nuts for depth.
01:58To boost protein, add sausage, grilled chicken, or shrimp near the end of baking.
02:02Key nutritional highlights.
02:05This dish has 450 to 500 calories with carbs, protein, and nutrients from dairy and tomatoes.
02:12For health benefits, tomatoes add lycopene, garlic aids immunity, and dairy gives calcium.
02:18To note, dietary considerations, it has gluten dairy, is vegetarian, and suits a salad side.
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