Simple Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi
A delicious and hearty dish featuring pillowy gnocchi paired with savory sausage in a rich and creamy sauce.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
- Slotted Spoon
Ingredients
Gnocchi
- 1 pound Gnocchi Store-bought or homemade
Italian Sausage
- 1 pound Italian Sausage Mild or spicy, crumbled
Cooking Oil
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin
Garlic
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
Cream
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
Cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
Vegetables
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper To taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
- Cook gnocchi in boiling water according to package instructions until they float.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet and stir to combine, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Transfer cooked gnocchi to the skillet using a slotted spoon.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and let sit for a minute before serving.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and pepper if desired.
Notes
For variations, consider adding sautéed mushrooms, a splash of lemon juice, or using different greens.