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Creamy Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 oz ground pork Italian sausage *use 8 oz if you want a heartier recipe
  • pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes *If using jarred sun-dried tomatoes in oil, make sure to drain the oil before adding!!!
  • 1 lb potato dry gnocchi, uncooked
  • 1½ cups fresh baby spinach
  • ¼ cup parmesan, finely grated
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cook the ground sausage and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as you go, until browned, about 6-7 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  3. Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, fresh lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, and uncooked gnocchi; stir to mix well then cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.  Side Note: The gnocchi will cook in the sauce and the starch from the potatoes will thicken the sauce. 
  4. Add the spinach and stir to incorporate. Cook for 2 minutes then add the fresh parmesan and cook for an additional 30-60 seconds.
  5. Taste and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste if needed.
  6. Serve immediately. Enjoy.