Olive Garden Gnocchi with Spicy Tomato and Wine Sauce

Experience a restaurant-worthy dinner at home with Olive Garden Gnocchi with Spicy Tomato and Wine Sauce—a luscious, flavor-packed dish perfect for Italian cuisine lovers. This recipe elevates pillowy potato gnocchi with a bold sauce made from crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and shallots, infused with the warm kick of red pepper flakes and the richness of dry red wine. A swirl of heavy cream adds a velvety finish, perfectly balancing the spice for a comforting yet sophisticated meal. Topped with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, this one-pot wonder is ready in just 40 minutes and ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant dinner party centerpiece. Indulge in the perfect harmony of flavors, crafted to transport your taste buds straight to Italy!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 16 oz Potato gnocchi
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Shallot, finely diced
• 1 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
• 28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Dry red wine
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Dried basil
• 1 tsp Sugar (optional)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the gnocchi aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and diced shallot, cooking until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, then add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.

Step 4

Pour in the red wine, and stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar (if using), salt, and black pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, allowing it to gently incorporate into the sauce. Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes, adjusting seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 6

Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the sauce. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.

Step 7

Serve the gnocchi hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1513.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1489.7

Total Fat 84.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
Cholesterol 161.6mg	0%
Sodium 4991.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 138.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g	0%
Total Sugars 43.5g
Protein 30.5g	0%

Vitamin D 36.3IU	0%
Calcium 586.2mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 3579.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.0%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 38.6%