Creamy Roasted Tomato Gnocchi

Ingredients

• 18 oz (500 g) fresh grape and/or cherry tomatoes, stems removed
• 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• 10 cloves garlic, peeled
• ¾ teaspoon coarse sea salt (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1 ½ teaspoon brown sugar
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme, stems removed
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 18 oz (500 g) fresh potato gnocchi, egg- and dairy-free
• Juice of 1 small lemon
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed (or to taste)
• 5 tablespoons full-fat coconut cream
• Chili flakes (optional, for serving)
• Cracked pepper (optional, for serving)