Spicy Garlic & Tomato Gnocchi

Servings: 2-3

Ingredients:

225 g (9 oz) Gnocchi
15-20 garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 fresno pepper - chopped
10-15 cherry tomatoes
¾ cup diced tomatoes
¾ cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
½ cup fresh basil - chopped
Parmigiano Reggiano
Salt and black pepper

Instructions:

1. Cook the gnocchi according to the instructions on the package. Drain and set it aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat 3 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the chopped fresno pepper and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until softened.
4. Add the cherry tomatoes, a pinch of salt, and black pepper to the skillet and sauté for another 2 minutes or until the tomatoes are softened.
5. Add diced tomatoes and honey to the skillet and stir well.
6. Pour in the heavy cream (or coconut milk) and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
7. Taste the dish and add salt and black pepper, if needed.
8. Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and toss with the sauce until everything is well combined.
9. Add chopped fresh basil and grated Parmigiano Reggiano and mix. Leave some basil and Parmigiano Reggiano to top the dish before serving.
10. Finally, sprinkle the remaining chopped fresh basil and grated Parmigiano Reggiano over the top of the dish before serving.