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Creamy Sausage Gnocchi

Creamy Sausage Gnocchi: A Quick Comfort Food Delight

Creamy Sausage Gnocchi is a quick, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil substitute with avocado oil for a different flavor
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage choose sweet or spicy varieties
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion can be swapped with yellow onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh garlic elevates flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning can be replaced with fresh herbs
  • 1 cup Beef Stock can use chicken stock or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce passata or marinara sauce are alternatives
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream can use half-and-half or whole milk for lighter version
For the Gnocchi and Greens
  • 1 pound Cauliflower Potato Gnocchi traditional potato gnocchi also works
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach kale or collard greens can be substituted
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese consider Pecorino Romano as an alternative
For Seasoning and Garnish
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • for garnish Basil Leaves can use parsley or oregano

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Sausage Gnocchi
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 pound of crumbled Italian sausage and a diced sweet onion. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the sausage is browned and the onion is translucent. Remember to crumble the sausage as it cooks for an even texture.
  2. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of beef stock and 1 cup of tomato sauce, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
  4. Once boiling, add 1 pound of gnocchi to the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi float to the surface and the sauce thickens.
  5. Fold in 4 cups of baby spinach and ½ cup of heavy cream, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts into the sauce.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, seasoning with kosher salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of beef stock or cream. Freezing leftovers separately can preserve flavors.

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