Creamy Sausage Gnocchi
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
Creamy Sausage Gnocchi
Description
This recipe begins by browning Italian sausage with diced onion, which builds a savory base. Garlic and Italian seasoning are added for aromatic flavor. Beef stock and tomato sauce create a rich cooking liquid into which cauliflower gnocchi is added and simmered until tender and slightly thickened.
Fresh chopped baby spinach and heavy cream are stirred in last to wilt the greens and add creaminess. Grated Parmesan cheese finishes the dish with umami depth. The gnocchi provide a soft, pillowy texture that contrasts nicely with the hearty sausage and the smooth, creamy sauce.
Garnishing with basil leaves adds herbal brightness and a fresh finish. Serve immediately to enjoy the warm, comforting texture and blend of savory and creamy elements in this meal that combines pasta substitute gnocchi with protein and greens in one pot.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage casing removed
- ½ onion diced, medium sweet
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 24 ounces cauliflower potato gnocchi
- 4 cups baby spinach chopped
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- ¼ cup basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and onion, and cook until sausage has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in beef stock and tomato sauce. Stir in gnocchi. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced and slightly thickened, and the gnocchi is cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and heavy cream until the spinach has wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with basil, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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