Description
Creamy Italian sausage gnocchi is a delightful comfort food that combines tender, pillowy gnocchi with a rich, velvety sauce featuring savory Italian sausage and vibrant spinach. This dish not only brings warmth and flavor to your table but also creates cherished memories of family gatherings. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something delicious that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh or frozen gnocchi
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi in salted boiling water until they float (about 3-4 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the crumbled Italian sausage for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in the heavy cream; stir and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted, then add fresh spinach until wilted (1-2 minutes).
- Toss the cooked gnocchi into the sauce, mixing gently until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg