Alfredo Sausage and Potato Gnocchi Bake
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
476 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Alfredo Sausage and Potato Gnocchi Bake
Description
The Alfredo Sausage and Potato Gnocchi Bake features potato gnocchi cooked briefly just to tender, then combined in a baking dish with rounds of fully cooked Italian sausage. A sauce of butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and a subtle hint of nutmeg is prepared on the stove until thickened and poured over the gnocchi and sausage. Baking the dish at 375°F warms everything through, allowing the flavors to meld. The option of broiling briefly creates a golden top that adds slight texture contrast. The result is a creamy, comforting casserole where the gnocchi's light, soft texture complements the savory pork sausage and rich sauce.
This casserole can serve as a substantial main dish. The preparation does not call for additional sides specifically, but it pairs well with salads or steamed vegetables to balance its creaminess. The finished dish should be eaten soon after baking for best softness and flavor.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces gnocchi
- 1/4 pound butter
- 6 ounces heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese fated
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 pound Italian sausage cooked, and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
Instructions
- Cook Italian sausage fully and slice into quarter inch rounds.
- Cook gnocchi is a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook according to package directions, fresh gnocchi takes only a moment to cook. Remove cooked gnocchi from boiling water and strain. Do not rinse.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet add butter place skillet over medium heat. When the butter has melted and just begins to bubble add heavy cream, stir until the cream has blended and is warm. When the cream is warm add cheese and nutmeg. Turn up the heat just a little more. Stir until the sauce thickens. Place gnocchi in a 13 by 9-inch pan. Add sliced sausage to pan.
- Pour Alfredo sauce over gnocchi and sausage. Place pan in the hot oven. Heat for about 10 to 15 minutes. If desired, you can brown the top by turning the often onto broil. It may take just a moment or two for the top to turn brown. Serve immediately. Please note, this recipe is best eaten in one sitting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 476kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 792mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 715IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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