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One Pan Creamy Gnocchi with Italian Sausage and Kale
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One Pan Creamy Gnocchi with Italian Sausage and Kale

This one-pan creamy gnocchi combines mild Italian sausage with tender kale and soft potato gnocchi, cooked in a skillet with chicken broth and milk. Finished with cream and Parmesan, it delivers a rich, comforting texture in a single dish. The sausage adds savory depth, while kale introduces a slight bitterness that balances the creaminess. This dish is practical for busy cooks who want a filling dinner with minimal cleanup.

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

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

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  1. 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. 
  2. 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. 
  3. Reduce burner temperature to medium heat. Add onion to skillet and saute 4 minutes, or until softened, then add garlic and saute 30 seconds. 
  4. Pour in chicken broth and milk and bring to a simmer. Add in kale, cover skillet and let steam 2 minutes, or until wilted.
  5. 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.
  6. Add in cream, parmesan and cooked sausage and toss. Serve warm with more parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired. 
  7. *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.
  8. Recipe source: Cooking Classy