Weeknight • Pasta
Hearty Sausage and Broccoli Gnocchi
A cozy, flavorful skillet meal featuring savory sausage, tender gnocchi, and fresh broccoli in a simple sauce.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Level
- Weeknight
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Say hello to your new favorite comfort food! This Hearty Sausage and Broccoli Gnocchi comes together in one pan (mostly!) and is bursting with flavor. It’s perfect for chilly evenings, offering a satisfying meal that feels special but is incredibly easy to make. Get ready to spoon up some serious deliciousness!
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
Main
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or hot), casings removed
- 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi (shelf-stable)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes, optional, for serving
Preparation
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
Step 2
Add broccoli florets to the skillet with the sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until broccoli starts to brighten and soften slightly.
Step 3
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Step 4
Add the gnocchi to the skillet. Stir gently, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring once or twice, until gnocchi are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid.
Step 5
Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if desired.
Tips
- For a creamier sauce, stir in ¼ cup heavy cream or a dollop of cream cheese at the end.
- If you like a little heat, use hot Italian sausage or add extra red pepper flakes.
- Frozen broccoli can be used; just ensure it's thawed slightly or add a few extra minutes to cooking time.
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