Creamy Sausage Gnocchi One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal
This easy 30-minute, one-pan recipe for creamy sausage gnocchi tastes like it belongs in a fine dining establishment! The fundamental tomato sauce for pasta, spinach, and Italian sausage are among the basic components that may be found in most pantries.
Ingredients:
15 oz Italian sausage spicy, crumbled
1 tablespoon olive oil
16 oz potato gnocchi
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs from Provence
13 oz tomato sauce such as tomato pasta sauce or marinara
5 oz spinach fresh
salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
red pepper flakes to taste.
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat in a large, high-sided skillet.
Add crumbled sausage and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, crumbling it.
To the same skillet with sausage, add uncooked potato gnocchi, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil on medium heat and stir everything well. Cover with lid, and allow the gnocchi to cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat, while the sauce boils.
Add tomato pasta sauce and stir it well. Add fresh spinach, and cook on medium heat, stirring frequently for 5 minutes until the spinach wilts to your liking. Cook longer if you would like a thicker sauce.
Mix everything well. Remove from heat.
Season with salt, freshly ground coarse black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if you like.
Tip:
use your best judgment about the salt. If the sausage is salty enough, you might not need to add any extra salt.
1. Use high-quality sausage: Choose a flavorful sausage, such as Italian sausage or Chorizo, for the best flavor.
2. Don’t overcook the gnocchi: Cook the gnocchi until they’re tender but still slightly firm.
3. Use a mixture of cheeses: Combine Parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese for a creamy and rich sauce.
4. Add some spice: Red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños can add a nice kick to the dish.
5. Use fresh parsley: Chopped fresh parsley adds a bright and fresh flavor to the dish.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
– Calories: 500-600
– Protein: 25-30g
– Fat: 30-35g
– Saturated Fat: 10-12g
– Cholesterol: 60-70mg
– Carbohydrates: 40-45g
– Fiber: 2-3g
– Sugar: 5-7g
– Sodium: 600-700mg