Creamy Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
734 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi
Description
This recipe starts by browning Italian sausage in a skillet, then quickly sautéing garlic before adding liquid ingredients including chicken broth, heavy cream, and a splash of lemon juice. Sun-dried tomatoes add a concentrated tangy sweetness, while fresh gnocchi is added raw to the sauce and cooked gently for five minutes under cover, allowing it to soften and release starches that help thicken the sauce.
Fresh spinach is stirred in near the end and wilted in just minutes, preserving its bright color and mild flavor. Parmesan cheese enriches the sauce further, providing a savory, nutty finish. Fresh basil can be added for herbal brightness, and seasoning with salt and black pepper balances the richness.
Because the gnocchi is cooked in the sauce, there's no need to pre-boil it. The texture should be tender but not mushy, and the sauce creamy but not heavy. The sun-dried tomatoes should be drained of oil if packed in jars before use to avoid excessive greasiness.
This dish serves well as a hearty main course and can be customized by adjusting the amount of sausage or choosing hot Italian sausage for more spice.
Ingredients
- 11 ounces Italian sausage crumbled
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1.5 cups baby spinach packed, fresh
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- basil to taste, fresh, optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Take the sausage meat out of the casings and crumble it into a deep skillet. Sauté the sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up as you go along, until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken broth, cream, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, and gnocchi to the pan. Give it a good stir.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cover the pan. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Give the gnocchi a stir and then add in the spinach. Cover the pan again for 1-2 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
- Stir in the parmesan and basil (if using). Ensure the gnocchi is cooked through and the sauce is thickened to your liking (cook for another minute or two if necessary). Season with salt & pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
- Gnocchi cooks directly in the sauce; no pre-boiling needed.
- Use about 11 ounces of Italian sausage, hot or mild, adjusted to taste.
- Drain oil from jarred sun-dried tomatoes to prevent excess greasiness in the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 734 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 734kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1315mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2099IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 211mg | 21% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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