Creamy Gnocchi with Sausage
A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender gnocchi in a rich, creamy sauce with savory sausage and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
For the main dish
- 16 oz 1 package of gnocchi Fresh or frozen, boil according to package instructions
- 1 lb Italian sausage Can substitute with turkey or chicken sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream Can use half-and-half for a lighter option
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth Use low-sodium version if preferred
- 1 cup fresh spinach Wash well before adding to the pot
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Add off the heat for best melting
- 1 tbsp olive oil For browning the sausage
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Enhances flavor
- to taste salt and pepper Can add red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and heavy cream, stir well and deglaze the pot.
- Add the gnocchi and cook for 2-3 minutes until it floats.
- Mix in the spinach and Parmesan cheese and stir until spinach wilts and cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary, then serve hot.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider sautéing mushrooms with the sausage. Vegetarian option: use sautéed mushrooms instead of sausage.