Sausage Gnocchi with Fried Herb Marinara

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Sausage Gnocchi with Fried Herb Marinara

The perfect weeknight dinner, this simple sausage gnocchi with fried herb marinara packs a ton of flavor with minimal effort! Serve with crusty bread to sop up all the extra sauce, because you're going to want every single drop of this delicious dish. Comforting and wholesome, this dinner will bring the whole family around the table, so enjoy this pasta dish tonight!

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Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cups onion finely diced, sweet yellow
  • sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons basil minced, fresh
  • 3 tablespoons oregano minced, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons parsley minced, fresh, curly
  • 7 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 ½ lbs Italian sausage
  • 2 (28 oz each) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (15 oz each) cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups spinach chiffonade, fresh
  • 1 lb potato gnocchi
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated

Instructions

  1. In a large, high-sided skillet, heat the olive oil over medium, then add the onion and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the fresh herbs, garlic, and red pepper flakes and gentlyu cook until very fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the italian sausage and cook, breaking up the meat as it browns, until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Add the vrushed tomatoes and bring mixture to a simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered.
  3. Add the cannellini beans and spinach, then adjust the seasoning as desired. Cook gnocchi as package dictates, then drain and add to the pan with the sauce, stirring gently to combine. Spoon gnocchi into bowls, top with mozzarella and a hearty sprinkle of parmesan and enjoy!

Notes

  • if you lack all the fresh herbs, fry what you have available and use dried for the rest. 1 tablespoon fresh = 1 teaspoon dried
  • don't fry dried herbs if that's what you have, instead cook down the onion and garlic, then stir in dried herbs for 1-2 minutes before adding the sausage
  • you can omit the beans if desired, replace with an extra ½ pound of italian sausage
  • swap the spinach out for kale for a fun twist!
  • you can use plain gnocchi, or have some fun with other varieties such as basil or sweet potato
  • I use shelf-stable gnocchi, but you can use whatever type you have available, just follow the proper cooking instructions first
  • if heartburn is a concern, use one 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes + one 15 oz can + ½ cup red bell pepper paste + ¼ cup water to lower the amount of tomatoes in the recipe. A tiny amount of baking soda also helps reduce the acidity levels

Nutrition Information

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Calories 709kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 1545mg (64%) Potassium 952mg (20%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1578IU (32%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 389mg (39%) Iron 9mg (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 709 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 709kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 1545mg 64%
Potassium 952mg 20%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1578IU 32%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 389mg 39%
Iron 9mg 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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