Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy Italian sausage gnocchi, where tender gnocchi meet a rich, velvety sauce enriched with savory sausage. This dish is perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. With its easy preparation and customization options, you’ll find yourself craving this delicious recipe time and time again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 8 ounces Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant. Add spinach, cooking until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Lower the heat and slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Gently fold in cooked gnocchi, allowing to simmer for 3-4 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg