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Baked Gnocchi (with Sausage and Kale)
Our Baked Gnocchi with Sausage and Kale is a cozy, creamy dish with pillowy gnocchi, savory sausage, and tender kale, all baked in a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 674 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 1 pound gnocchi (or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ pound mild Italian sausage
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale ribs removed and torn into bite sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 minced shallot about 1/3 cup
- 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 ounces freshly grated parmesan
- salt and pepper to taste
garnish
- crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F. In a large pan, add oil and place over medium-high heat. Add sausage and brown for 3 to 4 minutes, breaking up into bite-sized pieces.
- Add kale and continue to sauté for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer mixture into a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter into pan and add gnocchi to the pan. Lightly brown for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer gnocchi into the same bowl as the sausage and kale.
- Add shallots, garlic and cream into the skillet and simmer over medium heat.
- Once the mixture has reduced by ⅓ add the Parmesan and stir. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the gnocchi mixture and continue to simmer over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a shallow baking dish and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat, top with crushed pepper flakes, and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
674kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
1326mg
(55%)
Potassium
365mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
5919IU
(118%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
278mg
(28%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 674
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 674kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1326mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5919IU | 118% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 278mg | 28% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.