One Pan Italian Sausage Gnocchi Recipe
This One Pan Italian Sausage Gnocchi is a hearty and comforting dish combining savory Italian sausage with tender gnocchi in a creamy tomato sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe features aromatic herbs, garlic, and a touch of spice, all cooked together in a single pan for easy clean-up and maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 14 fl. oz (400 ml) tomato sauce (passata)
- ½ cup (100 ml) heavy cream
- 1 pack (16 oz / 450 g) fresh gnocchi
- ⅓ cup (30 g) parmesan, grated
- 6–8 fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: Start by heating the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Sauté Onion: Add the finely diced medium onion to the pan and cook it for 3-5 minutes until it becomes translucent and soft.
- Cook Sausage: Add the Italian sausage (with casings removed) into the pan. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break it apart. Continue cooking until the sausage is well-browned and fully cooked through.
- Add Garlic and Herbs: Stir in the finely chopped or minced garlic cloves, then add the dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, and red chili flakes. Sauté everything together for about a minute until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add Tomato Sauce: Pour the tomato sauce (passata) into the pan, stirring everything to combine. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer with Cream and Gnocchi: Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, then add the fresh gnocchi. Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the gnocchi is cooked through and has absorbed some of the sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in the grated parmesan and fresh basil leaves, then season everything to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, optionally topped with extra parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
- Fresh gnocchi cooks quickly; don’t overcook to avoid it becoming mushy.
- Use mild or spicy Italian sausage based on your heat preference.
- If you prefer, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- For an extra burst of freshness, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Can be garnished with additional chili flakes or freshly cracked black pepper for more spice.
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