This easy skillet gnocchi combines charred corn, blistered tomatoes, and creamy burrata for a dish that’s both impressive and simple to make. Perfect for a summer dinner party or a quick weeknight meal!
Author:Emma Parker
Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Total Time:50 mins
Ingredients
Scale
4 ears corn, shucked
4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
3 cups cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb store-bought gnocchi
1 red onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 oz arugula
For serving: Crushed red pepper flakes, grated Parmesan, burrata cheese, fresh basil
Instructions
1. Grill the Corn
Preheat the grill or a grill pan over high heat.
Brush each ear of corn with ½ tbsp melted butter.
Grill for 5–7 minutes until charred and tender.
Cut the kernels off the cobs and set aside.
2. Char the Tomatoes
Heat a cast-iron skillet on the grill or stovetop.
Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Sauté in the skillet until blistered (about 4 minutes). Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the Gnocchi
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add gnocchi and cook until they float (4–5 minutes). Drain.
4. Sauté the Aromatics
In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.
Add red onion and cook until soft (about 4 minutes).
Stir in garlic, gnocchi, grilled corn, and tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes.
Add arugula and wilt for 3 minutes.
5. Serve & Enjoy!
Remove from heat and top with red pepper flakes, Parmesan, burrata, and fresh basil.
Serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
Grill the corn for extra smoky flavor, or use a grill pan if you don’t have an outdoor grill.
Don’t overcook the gnocchi—they’re done as soon as they float to the top of the boiling water.
Use fresh burrata for the best creamy texture—it melts beautifully over the warm gnocchi.
Make it spicy by adding extra red pepper flakes for a kick.