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one pan creamy gnocchi with sausage
Patricia Krouse

One Pan Creamy Gnocchi with Sausage

This creamy Italian gnocchi with sausage comes together in one pan for a rich, flavorful weeknight dinner in just 30 minutes. With savory sausage, mushrooms, spinach, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce, it's a family favorite that's easy to clean up.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shelf-stable potato gnocchi
  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or white button)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sweet Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add diced onion to the skillet and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add gnocchi and heavy cream. Stir gently to combine. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes until gnocchi is tender and sauce starts to thicken.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in Parmesan until melted. Fold in spinach until wilted, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Let stand 2 minutes to thicken sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 25gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2400IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Make it lighter with turkey sausage or half-and-half instead of cream. For a vegetarian version, use plant-based sausage or extra mushrooms. Not freezer-friendly due to the cream, but reheats beautifully with a splash of broth.

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