Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Dump the gnocchi and tomatoes onto a large sheet pan.
17.5 ounces gnocchi, 2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes
Add garlic paste and the oil from the mozzarella package, reserving the mozzarella balls for later. Add the salt and pepper and stir until the gnocchi and tomatoes are evenly coated in the garlic and oil.
2 tablespoons garlic paste, 12 ounces marinated fresh mozzarella, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Roast for 17 minutes.
Remove from the oven and then add the mozzarella balls, distributing evenly amongst the gnocchi and tomatoes
12 ounces marinated fresh mozzarella
Roast for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the mozzarella has melted.
Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped basil and balsamic glaze, if desired.
¼ cup basil leaves, 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze