Weeknight • Pasta
Creamy Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi
Pillowy gnocchi tossed in a rich, creamy sauce with savory sausage and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Level
- Weeknight
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Craving comfort in a bowl? This Creamy Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi is pure bliss! It features tender gnocchi bathed in a luscious, savory sauce punctuated by flavorful Italian sausage and sweet sun-dried tomatoes. It's surprisingly simple to pull together, making it an ideal weeknight indulgence.
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
Main
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease and remove sausage to a plate, leaving a little bit of fat in the pan.
Step 2
Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Stir in diced tomatoes (with their juice) and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Step 4
Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Return cooked sausage to the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the sauce back to a gentle simmer.
Step 5
Add gnocchi directly to the simmering sauce and cook according to package directions, typically 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the surface. Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 6
Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh basil, if desired.
Tips
- Don't overcook the gnocchi – they cook very quickly! Watch for them to float to the top, then they're ready.
- For a vegetarian version, swap the sausage for a hearty plant-based crumble and use vegetable broth.
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