Sausage Leek Ragu Gnocchi

Name: Sausage Leek Ragu Gnocchi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; ¾ pound Italian sausage; 1 large leek; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; 2 cloves garlic; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 28 ounce crushed tomatoes; 1 pound gnocchi; Parmesan Cheese

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4
Calories
590 kcal
Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
Italian

Sausage Leek Ragu Gnocchi

Joseph Powell

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This Sausage Leek Ragu Gnocchi makes for the perfect rich and flavorful comforting meal any night of the week. The sausage and leek ragu sauce is slowly cooked until thick and hearty all served overtop soft and fluffy potato gnocchi. Melt-in-your mouth delicious!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ pound Italian sausage mild, casings removed
1 large leek chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
28 ounce crushed tomatoes (1 can)
1 pound gnocchi uncooked

Optional

Parmesan Cheese freshly grated

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Instructions

In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. It should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the leeks, thyme, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and stir. Cook for another 3 minutes until leeks soften.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, bring to a boil then simmer for about 20 minutes until the sauce thickens and reduces. There should be no liquid left, it should be a nice thick sauce.
While the sauce is reducing, cook the gnocchi according to package instructions.
Add the gnocchi to the sauce and stir. Serve while warm, and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if preferred.

Notes

This ragu will work with other types of pastas as well. If you use another type of pasta, reduce the ragu slightly less so that the sauce will cling to the pasta.
Leeks have a mild onion flavor. They can be substituted with green onions (scallions) or white onions.
You can store this dish in an air tight shallow container in the fridge for 3 - 4 days. Just be sure to allow it to fully cool before placing it in the fridge.
You can freeze this dish as well! Just hold off on adding the gnocchi till you're ready to eat it. Freeze the Ragu in a shallow airtight container once fully cooled. Allow to thaw overnight in the fridge before heating back up on the stove top and incorporating your gnocchi.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 590kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 1421mg (59%) Potassium 847mg (24%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 995IU (20%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 124mg (12%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 590 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	590kcal	30%
Carbohydrates	59g	20%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	32g	49%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Cholesterol	65mg	22%
Sodium	1421mg	59%
Potassium	847mg	18%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	995IU	20%
Vitamin C	26mg	29%
Calcium	124mg	12%
Iron	8mg	44%