Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Gnocchi Recipe

Creamy and Spicy Sauce — Perfect for Gnocchi, Polenta, or Pasta

Gnocchi are little pillows that cradle sauces, and this one brings bright, bold flavors: creamy, slightly spicy, herb-scented, with roasted red peppers for freshness. To give the sauce depth I use Amore Brand sun-dried tomato paste and chili pepper paste along with ready-to-eat grilled peppers. Those ready-to-eat vegetables, including sun-dried Tuscan tomatoes, add a garden-fresh character that lifts the sauce.

Italian cooking embraces sweet, savory, and spicy notes. A touch of heat is common in many beloved dishes; Amore’s chili pepper paste — made from Puglia peppers, olive oil, and salt — provides a pure chili flavor that adds warmth and a little kick. The herb-infused grilled peppers bring color and brightness, and together these ingredients create a sauce that tastes special and authentic.

Easy Weeknight Meal

With just a splash of cream, grated Parmigiano, and fresh basil the sauce comes together in under 10 minutes. It works beautifully over gnocchi, any dry pasta, or spooned over soft polenta for a comforting weeknight dinner. Follow a simple gnocchi or polenta recipe, toss with the warm sauce, and finish with fresh Parmigiano. A small amount of care and quality ingredients goes a long way — share it with friends and family for an effortless, delicious meal.

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Gnocchi in Creamy Red Pepper Sauce

By: Elena Davis

Servings: 4

Prep: 3 mins

Cook: 7 mins

Total: 10 mins

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Bright, bold flavors with a touch of cream and roasted red peppers.

With cream, Parmigiano, and fresh basil this sauce is ready in under 10 minutes. Use it with gnocchi, any pasta, or spoon it over polenta for a warm, comforting meal.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 TBS Amore Chili Pepper Paste
2 TBS sun-dried tomato paste
1 package Amore Ready-To-Eat Grilled Peppers
6 leaves fresh basil, torn
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 recipe gnocchi, or 3/4 lb of your favorite pasta
Freshly grated Parmigiano for serving

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the cream, sun-dried tomato paste, chili paste, and the package of grilled peppers. Stir to blend.
Let the sauce simmer gently for 7–8 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the torn basil leaves, salt, and pepper. Cover until ready to use.
Cook gnocchi or pasta according to package or recipe directions until al dente. Drain and gently toss with the sauce. Serve topped with freshly grated Parmigiano.

Nutrition

Calories: 322 kcal
Carbohydrates: 6 g • Protein: 3 g • Fat: 33 g
Saturated Fat: 21 g • Sodium: 610 mg • Fiber: 1 g • Sugar: 5 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

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This meal comes together in 15 minutes if you make the gnocchi in advance and boil before serving. Use any pasta variety or pour the sauce over a big bowl of POLENTA for another delicious option.