One Pan Gnocchi alla Vodka

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 small onion (chopped finely)
• 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 (14 fluid ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 1/4 cup vodka
• 2 dashes Italian seasoning
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Handful fresh basil (sliced thinly)
• Salt & pepper (to taste )

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the olive oil and onion into a deep skillet over medium-high heat and sauté for 5-7 minutes (ok if the onion lightly browns).

2. 2

   Add the garlic to the pan and cook for about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes and vodka and let it simmer for about a minute.

4. 4

   Stir in the Italian seasoning, half-and-half, and gnocchi. Give it a good stir, then reduce the heat to medium. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in the parmesan and basil. Season with salt & pepper as needed (I was fairly generous with the salt in this recipe) and cook for a couple more minutes to ensure the gnocchi is fully cooked through. Serve immediately.