Save A comforting, rich weeknight dinner featuring pillowy gnocchi, savory Italian sausage, and a velvety tomato-cream sauce.
Ingredients
- Pasta & Dairy: 500 g (1 lb) potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade), 100 ml (1/2 cup) heavy cream, 40 g (1/4 cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Meats: 300 g (10 oz) Italian sausage (mild or spicy) casings removed
- Vegetables: 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic minced, 400 g (14 oz) canned crushed tomatoes, 100 g (3.5 oz) baby spinach (optional), 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil (plus extra for garnish)
- Oils & Seasonings: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional), Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Step 2:
- Meanwhile heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat Add the sausage breaking it up with a spoon and cook for 45 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Step 3:
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened about 3 minutes Stir in the garlic oregano and chili flakes cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4:
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes add salt and pepper to taste and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Step 5:
- Stir in the heavy cream and reduce heat to low Simmer gently for 23 minutes until the sauce is creamy.
- Step 6:
- Add the spinach (if using) and basil stirring until the spinach wilts.
- Step 7:
- While the sauce simmers cook the gnocchi according to package directions until they float to the surface (about 23 minutes).
- Step 8:
- Drain the gnocchi and add them directly to the sauce Toss gently to coat and heat through for 12 minutes.
- Step 9:
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot garnished with extra basil.
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Save Recipe FAQs
- → Can I use store-bought gnocchi for this dish?
Yes, store-bought potato gnocchi works well and cooks quickly until they float to the surface.
- → What sausage types work best?
Italian sausage, either mild or spicy, complements the creamy tomato sauce perfectly.
- → Is spinach necessary in this dish?
Spinach is optional but adds color and a fresh note when wilted into the sauce.
- → How should I cook the gnocchi to avoid mushiness?
Boil gnocchi in salted water and cook only until they float to avoid overcooking.
- → Can I add extra vegetables for variety?
Yes, sautéed mushrooms or roasted peppers can enhance flavor and texture if desired.
