Description
Creamy Sausage Gnocchi is a rich and comforting dish that combines tender gnocchi, savory Italian sausage, and a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. With vibrant colors from fresh spinach and a sprinkle of Parmesan, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound potato gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage (or sweet if preferred)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and crumble in the Italian sausage. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring well. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- In another pot, boil salted water and cook gnocchi according to package instructions until they float (approximately 2-3 minutes).
- Drain the gnocchi and add them to the skillet with the creamy sausage mixture. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if using. Mix until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg