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First Recipe of 2022: BEST Vodka Sauce Cauliflower Gnocchi

This vodka sauce cauliflower gnocchi is one of my favorite comfort meals! Pillowy cauliflower gnocchi tossed in a rich, creamy tomato vodka sauce with just the right kick of chili flakes. So good you will want to make it every single week.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vodka (I use Zirkova Together Vodka)
  • 156 ml tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 package cauliflower gnocchi
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to saucepan and heat over med-high heat. Add chili flakes and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook until toasted -3-4 minutes. Deglaze pan with vodka and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add cream and mix together until combined. Season with salt & pepper. Add in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Bring a small pot of salted water to boil. Add cauliflower gnocchi and cook for 5-8 minutes until gnocchi floats to the top. Once cooked, add gnocchi to the vodka sauce with a few tbsp of the boiled water. Toss until completely combined. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Plate and top with black pepper and Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2g