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One Pan Creamy Gnocchi and Sausage

This one pan gnocchi and sausage is a fabulous weeknight meal that tastes like you've been slaving over the stove all day! It only takes about 30 minutes and is made in one pan for easy clean up!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword gnocchi recipes, one pan meal recipes, sausage recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 949kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 16 ounces Italian sausage, casing removed
  • 1/4 cup onion, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, well drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite cut tomatoes, with their juice
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 16 ounces uncooked potato gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach, stemmed as needed
  • salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes to taste
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Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat oil (1 tablespoon) until it shimmers. Add the sausage (16 ounces) and onion (1/4 cup), sautéing and crumbling sausage, over medium heat, until the sausage is lightly browned, for about 7-10 minutes.
    Step 1 how to make one pan gnocchi with sausage, Saute the sausage and onions.
  • Stir in garlic (1 tablespoon) and continue to sauté, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
    Step 2 how to make gnocchi with sausage, Stir in the garlic.
  • Pour in the wine (1/3 cup), and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the wine has reduced and there's no longer liquid in the pan.
    Step 3 how to make gnocchi with sausage and spinach, Pour in the wine, and cook until the wine has reduced.
  • Stir in the sun dried tomatoes (1/3 cup), diced tomatoes with the juice (1 can), Italian seasoning (2 teaspoons), cream (1 cup), and gnocchi (16 ounces). Bring mixture to a simmer, cover the pan, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. 
    Step 4 how to make gnocchi and sausage, Stir in the sun dried tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, cream, and gnocchi.
  • Uncover the pan, stir in parmesan (1/2 cup), and continue to simmer, stirring often so the cheese doesn't stick to the bottom of the skillet, and until the gnocchi is cooked through to the tenderness you prefer. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
    Step 7 how to make one pan gnocchi with sausage, Stir in the parmesan and simmer.
  • Remove from heat, stir in spinach (5 ounces), and cover. When the spinach is cooked (from the residual heat of the pan) serve!
    Step 8 how to make gnocchi with sausage, Remove from heat, stir in spinach.

Notes

  1. Al Dente, But You Decide! I like my gnocchi al dente. Cook the pasta to your liking, keeping in mind that it will continue to cook during Step 5.
  2. Pretty + Crunchy! This gnocchi and sausage can be garnished with roasted pine nuts and fresh basil for a beautiful and tasty presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 949kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 1638mg | Potassium: 1058mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4662IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 9mg