Smoked Sausage and Kale Skillet Gnocchi
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
4 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smoked Sausage and Kale Skillet Gnocchi
Description
Smoked Sausage and Kale Skillet Gnocchi blends potato dumplings with smoky turkey sausage and fresh kale for a balanced meal. The gnocchi is boiled until tender, then combined in a skillet where the sausage is first browned with minced onions and garlic, releasing deep, savory notes. Adding chopped kale and chicken stock steams the greens until just wilted, infusing the dish with earthiness and moisture without heaviness. Finely grated Parmesan cheese finishes the skillet off, melting slightly to coat the gnocchi and sausage rounds. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds a mild heat that can be adjusted to taste. This recipe focuses on layering flavors and textures, offering a filling dinner that cooks conveniently in one pan.
Serve this gnocchi skillet as a main course or a substantial side. Its combination of sausage protein, tender gnocchi, and nutrient-rich kale makes it versatile for weeknight dinners. It pairs well with a crisp green salad or crusty bread. Leftover portions reheat well, and adding extra chicken stock during reheating helps maintain moisture and prevent the gnocchi from drying out.
Ingredients
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion minced, or shallot
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 12 ounces smoked turkey sausage sliced into rounds, precooked
- 1 kale stems removed and chopped (you want about 4 to 6 cups, large bunch
- ¾ cup chicken stock
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- pinch red pepper flakes
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Once it boils, cook the gnocchi according to the package directions.
- While the water is boiling, Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil with the shallots and garlic. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add in the sliced sausage and cook until the sausage is browned on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Add in the chopped kale and stir. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until it wilts a bit. Stir in the chicken stock and let it warm for a few minutes, continuing to wilt the kale.. Add the gnocchi to the pan. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Cook for a few more minutes to bring everything together. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve!
- Leftovers of this are great - you may want to add a bit of stock if it dries out when reheating.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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