Description
Creamy Italian sausage gnocchi is a delightful dish that wraps tender gnocchi in a rich, savory sauce made with Italian sausage, heavy cream, and fresh spinach. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests, this comforting recipe combines simplicity and indulgence in every bite. The warm flavors and creamy texture make it a family favorite, sure to elicit smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb store-bought gnocchi
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and crumbled Italian sausage; cook until browned and cooked through.
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping any brown bits from the pan. Stir gently until simmering.
- Fold in cooked gnocchi and fresh spinach; cook until spinach wilts. Add grated Parmesan cheese for extra creaminess.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg