Crispy Gnocchi with Tomatoes & Mozzarella – Pastene

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Pastene Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more as needed
• 16 oz Pastene Italian Potato Gnocchi
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 Tbsp Pastene Minced Garlic
• 1 tsp Pastene Hot Crushed Pepper
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 ½ - 2 pints cherry tomatoes, red and yellow
• 2 Tbsp water
• ½ cup basil leaves, thinly sliced, plus more for serving
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut or torn into ½ inch pieces
• red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste