Description
Creamy Italian sausage gnocchi is a comforting and indulgent dish that will transport you straight to Italy with every bite. This recipe features pillowy gnocchi enveloped in a rich sauce made with savory Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a touch of garlic. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it promises to delight your family and friends with its luxurious flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft (3-4 minutes).
- Crumble in the Italian sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Add minced garlic and fresh spinach; sauté until fragrant and spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently to combine with sausage drippings. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Fold in cooked gnocchi and grated Parmesan cheese until well-coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot with extra Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg