Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large red onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 minced red chile pepper
• 2 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1.5 cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) package fresh gnocchi
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2/3 cup kalamata olives, sliced
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and chile pepper; cook until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; stir in cherry tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes start to break down and begin to make a sauce, about 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes; bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 3 minutes. Gently transfer gnocchi to a serving dish using a strainer or slotted spoon.
3. Stir basil and olives into simmering sauce; cook 1 minute. Pour sauce over gnocchi. Sprinkle servings with Parmesan cheese.