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One Pot Creamy Sausage Gnocchi Recipe

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This One Pot Creamy Sausage Gnocchi is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring browned mild ground sausage, tender gnocchi, and creamy tomato sauce infused with garlic and Italian herbs, finished with melted mozzarella cheese and fresh spinach for a quick and hearty meal ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Sausage and Aromatics

  • 1 lb mild ground sausage
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Sauce and Gnocchi

  • 1 (15 oz) can garlic and olive oil petite diced tomatoes (any flavor)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 (16 oz) package gnocchi
  • 2–3 cups fresh spinach

Cheese and Garnish

  • 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the sausage and aromatics: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground sausage, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Sauté the mixture until the sausage is fully browned and the onions are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add tomatoes, cream, gnocchi, and spinach: Pour in the canned petite diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil, followed by the heavy cream and the package of gnocchi. Stir in the spinach. Continue to cook and stir occasionally for about 8-10 minutes, until the gnocchi is cooked through, spinach has wilted, and the sauce has slightly reduced and thickened.
  3. Melt in the cheese: Stir the shredded mozzarella cheese into the skillet until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce turns creamy and luscious.
  4. Garnish and serve: Serve the creamy sausage gnocchi hot, topped with extra mozzarella cheese and freshly chopped parsley if desired for added color and flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute mild sausage with spicy Italian sausage for a bit of heat.
  • Fresh spinach can be replaced with kale or Swiss chard if preferred.
  • To make it lighter, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave to prevent the cream from separating.

Keywords: creamy sausage gnocchi, one pot meal, easy dinner, Italian comfort food, gnocchi recipe

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