Gnocchi with cherry tomatoes

Method

1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 160°C fan/Gas 4. Mix together the garlic and olive oil in a small bowl. Place the tomatoes in a roasting tin and drizzle with the garlic-flavoured oil. Season to taste and toss to coat them evenly. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the tomatoes have softened and the skins have started to split. Remove from the oven and keep warm.

2 Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi according to the packet instructions. Drain and transfer to a shallow ovenproof dish. Stir in the cheese sauce and add the roasted tomatoes with their pan juices and boccacini or mozzarella pearls. Season and return to the oven for 5-6 minutes or until the mozzarella has started to melt. Remove and garnish with basil.