Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou, Prop Styling by Elizabeth Jaime
While the instructions on a package of shelf-stable gnocchi might tell you to boil them, the secret—which I learned from my friend (and brilliant recipe developer) Ali Slagle—is that these types of gnocchi are at their best when roasted or pan-fried. Direct heat from the oven (or pan), along with a good bit of olive oil, helps them crisp on the outside while remaining chewy and tender within. Roasting them alongside some cherry tomatoes, which burst to create a jammy sauce, means you’ve got dinner in 25 minutes—just add a heap of greens and lots of sharp cheese and you’re good to go. —Sarah Jampel
This recipe is part of Short Is Sweet, our collection of summer dishes that deliver a whole lot of deliciousness in 30 minutes or less.