Description
A rich and creamy one-pot dish featuring gnocchi, savory sausage, and fresh spinach, perfect for weeknight dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package gnocchi (about 16 ounces)
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or your choice)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Once hot, add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes.
- Toss in the gnocchi, cook according to package instructions (typically 2-3 minutes) until they float to the top and are tender.
- Slowly stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Fold in the spinach, cooking just until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan.
Notes
For added flavor, use flavored sausages or red pepper flakes for a kick! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg