Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this comforting sausage gnocchi dish. With tender gnocchi soaked in a velvety sauce and savory Italian sausage, it promises to be a family favorite. Perfect for weeknight meals or weekend gatherings, this recipe is simple yet impressive, delivering a restaurant-quality experience right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot; add salt and cook the gnocchi until they float (about 2-3 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and crumble in the Italian sausage. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
- Stir in fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese until spinach wilts (2 minutes).
- Gently fold the cooked gnocchi into the sauce until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg