Gnocchi in Tomato Cream Sauce

Ingredients:

1 pack pre-made or fresh gnocchi

1 onion or shallot, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp olive oil 

1 tbsp butter 

2 tbsp tomato pasta

1/3- 1/2 cup heavy cream (can also substitute for low fat cream) 

salt and pepper to taste

fresh or dried parsley

chili flakes (optional) 

Method:

1. Sauté onion and garlic in butter & olive oil in a large saucepan for 5 minutes.
2. Add tomato paste and mix well, cook for 3 minutes.
3. Bring pot of water to a boil and cook gnocchi for 3-5 minutes just till they float to the top. 
4. While gnocchi is boiling add heavy cream to tomato mixture, lower temperature and simmer for 5 mins.
5. Add gnocchi to tomato cream sauce and top with parsley and chili flakes if preferred.
6. Enjoy warm as a side or main dish. 

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