One Pan Creamy Gnocchi with Italian Sausage and Kale
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
5
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
One Pan Creamy Gnocchi with Italian Sausage and Kale
Description
One Pan Creamy Gnocchi with Italian Sausage and Kale features Italian sausage browned and cooked in a skillet, then removed while onions and garlic soften. Chicken broth and milk are added to create a simmering base for kale to steam and gnocchi to cook until tender, absorbing the liquids. The final addition of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese enriches the skillet, coating the gnocchi and sausage in a creamy sauce. The interplay of the savory sausage, tender gnocchi, and slightly wilted kale creates a hearty yet balanced meal.
The cooking method involves browning the sausage first to build flavor, sautéing aromatics next, then combining liquids and greens to create a flavorful broth. Gnocchi is cooked gently in this liquid, ensuring it becomes soft and fluffy without sticking. The final toss with cream and cheese adds richness and a smooth texture, making it feel indulgent while still easy to prepare.
Serve this dish warm, optionally sprinkled with more Parmesan or red pepper flakes to add brightness or heat. It's suited for weeknight dinners when a fully homemade sauce isn't desired but a satisfying one-pot meal is preferred.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Italian sausage mild
- 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth low-sodium
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 (6 oz) bunch kale thicks ribs removed, chopped
- 1 (16 oz.) pkg. potato gnocchi
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup (slightly packed) Parmesan Cheese plus more for serving if desired, finely shredded
- red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil a non-stick 12-inch skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Crumble sausage into skillet and cook and break up sausage, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 6 - 7 minutes.
- Transfer sausage to a plate lined with a few layers of paper towels while leaving 2 tsp oil in skillet (discard any remaining oil). Set sausage aside.
- Reduce burner temperature to medium heat. Add onion to skillet and saute 4 minutes, or until softened, then add garlic and saute 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and milk and bring to a simmer. Add in kale, cover skillet and let steam 2 minutes, or until wilted.
- Add in gnocchi, toss to coat, season with pepper to taste. Cover and cook until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 4 - 5 minutes.
- Add in cream, parmesan and cooked sausage and toss. Serve warm with more parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired.
- *I used pork Italian sausage but Italian turkey sausage can also be used.**Wait until the end of cooking to see if you'd like to add any salt. Between the chicken broth, sausage and parmesan there's already quite a bit of salt and I personally didn't think it needed any added.
- Recipe source: Cooking Classy
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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