Sausage Gnocchi
Sausage Gnocchi is a comforting Italian-inspired dish combining tender gnocchi with savory sausage in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a hearty dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, stir well, and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Meanwhile, cook gnocchi in boiling salted water according to package instructions, usually until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain gnocchi and add them to the skillet with the sausage tomato sauce.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until sauce is creamy and heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes when cooking the sausage or top with extra Parmesan cheese before serving.