Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Tomatoes, Arugula and Burrata

Our friend and partner Dan Pelosi of GrossyPelosi shared this recipe for a deliciously simple vegetarian sheet pan meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner, but also impressive enough for a casual dinner with family or friends. For a dramatic presentation, break open the ball of burrata cheese at the table and let everyone dig in.

Sheet Pan Gnocchi

1-pound package potato gnocchi

2 cups cherry tomatoes

6 cloves garlic, smashed

3 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

2 heaping cups arugula

1 large ball burrata cheese

Basil Vinaigrette

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves

1/8 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon white wine or balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

Juice of 1/2 lemon

For the gnocchi:

Preheat oven to 425℉.

Place gnocchi, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes on a sheet pan and toss together until well combined. Spread evenly in the pan.

Place sheet pan in preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, giving everything on the pan a toss halfway through roasting to ensure that the gnocchi crisp evenly.

Remove sheet pan from the oven and top gnocchi and tomatoes with the arugula and drizzle with the basil vinaigrette. Toss to coat evenly. Place the ball of burrata in the center of the sheet pan, and carefully break open the cheese over the top of the gnocchi. Serve immediately.

For the vinaigrette:

While the gnocchi bakes, make the basil vinaigrette. Place basil, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and lemon juice in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined and set aside.