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Ingredients
4 servings

2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
plus more as needed

2 packagespotato gnocchi
shelf-stable or refrigerated

¼ cupunsalted butter

8garlic cloves
thinly sliced

¼ teaspoonred-pepper flakes
plus more, to taste

kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

4 cupstomatoes
small, such as cherry, grape or Sungold

8 ouncesfresh mozzarella
cut or torn into 1/2-inch pieces
Instructions
Step 1
Heat the broiler with a rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Step 2
In a large (12-inch) skillet on the stovetop, heat enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan (about 1 tablespoon) over medium-high. (I used a 12-inch cast iron skillet.)
Step 3
Add half the gnocchi to the pan, breaking up any that are stuck together. Cover with a lid or baking sheet and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown on one side, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
Step 4
Repeat with the remaining gnocchi and olive oil.
Step 5
Add the butter to the skillet and cook over medium-high, stirring often, until golden-brown and toasty, 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 6
Add the garlic, red-pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper, reducing the heat slightly if necessary to avoid scorching.
Step 7
Add the tomatoes and 3 tablespoons water and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened and the liquid has slightly thickened, 4 to 6 minutes. Smash the tomatoes as they burst to help them along.
Step 8
Add the seared gnocchi and basil, stir to coat, then shake into an even layer.
Step 9
Top with the mozzarella and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
Step 10
Broil until the cheese is melted and browned in spots, 2 to 4 minutes. (I set my oven to 500 degrees Broil+Max.)
Step 11
Top with more basil, red-pepper flakes, and black pepper as desired.
Step 12
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