an ode to tomato girl summer: tomato burrata gnocchi

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This 30 minute Tomato Burrata Gnocchi is pure comfort in a bowl. The gnocchi are soft and pillowy, coated in a sauce made from sweet, in-season tomatoes and fresh basil. Then the burrata comes in—once you tear it open, the creamy center melts right into the sauce, making everything rich and velvety. Every bite is fresh, cozy, and a little indulgent… the kind of dinner that feels special but takes hardly any effort to pull together.

What's still in season?

Tomatoes are still at their sweetest this time of year—hanging on until about September—so this is the perfect recipe to bridge the seasons. It’s cozy enough to welcome fall, but still honors summer by using what’s in season (and making sure nothing from your garden goes to waste).

Why cook with the seasons?

Cooking with the seasons is like letting nature write your menu for you. The ingredients are fresher, sweeter, and full of flavor because they’re picked at their peak. It keeps your meals feeling exciting, too—you get to savor juicy tomatoes and fresh basil in the summer, then ease into cozy squash and hearty greens when fall arrives.

It’s also a little act of mindfulness. You’re honoring the season you’re in, using what’s abundant so nothing goes to waste—whether it’s from your garden, the farmers market, or that basket of tomatoes your neighbor dropped off. Seasonal cooking just makes food feel more connected, more intentional, and honestly… more delicious.

I decided to honor the end of summer with this tasty recipe! Like most, I am so so excited for fall! However, I am choosing to slowly transition just as nature does and leave nothing to waste.

How to cook gnocchi

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and give them a gentle stir so they don’t stick to the bottom. They’ll sink at first, then start to float to the surface after 2–3 minutes. Once they’ve all floated, let them cook for another 30 seconds, then scoop them out with a slotted spoon or drain them.

If you’re adding them straight into a sauce, save about ½ cup of the cooking water to help the sauce coat the gnocchi evenly.

What does burrata taste like?

If you've never had burrata before, just let me change your life! Burrata is rich and creamy with a delicate, milky flavor. The outside is a soft mozzarella shell, while the inside is filled with stracciatella—a mix of cream and mozzarella shreds that’s silky and luxurious. It’s mild, slightly sweet, and buttery, with just enough tang to balance richer dishes. When you cut into it, the creamy center spills out and blends into whatever it’s paired with, making sauces taste fuller and more decadent without being heavy. It's basically a ball of cheese - filled with cheese...heaven

Serve immediately with toasted bread (I totally forgot to do this but it would've been heavenly!)

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