5 from 22 votes
Vegetarian Marry Me Gnocchi (In Creamy Tuscan Sauce)
This Vegetarian Marry Me Gnocchi dish blends pan-cooked vegan sausage with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and crushed red pepper in a creamy Tuscan sauce. Tender gnocchi simmers in vegetable broth alongside the sausage mixture and spinach until soft. Finished with heavy cream, Parmesan, and fresh basil stirred in off heat, the result is a rich, comforting pasta entrée with layers of spicy, hearty, and fresh notes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
667 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter 28 g, unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 14 oz vegan sausage I used Impossible Foods Plant Based Spicy Sausage, 396 g, spicy
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped, 130 g
- 2 cups vegetable broth 473 g
- 1 lb gnocchi 453 g
- 2 cups spinach roughly chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream 120 mL
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese 40 g, grated
- 2 Tbsp basil chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Brown "Meat": Heat 2 Tbsp unsalted butter , 4 cloves garlic, ½ tsp each oregano, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper in a large saute pan or pot over medium heat. Cook for about 2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant. Crumble 14 oz vegan spicy sausage into pan. Cook until browned, about 5 to 10 minutes (depending on brand).
- Fillings: Stir in ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes and 2 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer then add 1 lb gnocchi. Cover and cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until tender.
- Finish: Remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups spinach until wilted, then stir in ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup grated parmesan, and 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil. Serve warm with crusty bread.
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Notes
- For a vegan version, replace heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan with plant-based alternatives like canned coconut milk, vegan butter, and vegan Parmesan.
- Use gluten-free gnocchi to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days; reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- This dish works well for meal prep and reheats without significant loss of texture or flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
667kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
60.5g
(20%)
Protein
23.8g
(48%)
Fat
36.1g
(56%)
Saturated Fat
19.4g
(97%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
1299mg
(54%)
Potassium
640mg
(14%)
Fiber
4.9g
(20%)
Sugar
3.9g
(8%)
Calcium
285mg
(29%)
Iron
6.5mg
(36%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 667
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 667kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 60.5g | 20% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 48% |
| Fat | 36.1g | 56% |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4g | 97% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1299mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 640mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 8% |
| Calcium | 285mg | 29% |
| Iron | 6.5mg | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.