Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Recipe: Pan to Table In 25 Minutes by Chef Gigi

This creamy gnocchi recipe is a great quick dinner for those nights when you need something comforting but fast. This Italian recipe is full of flavor and so creamy you'll feel wrapped in a blanket! Plus this gnocchi recipe can be on the table in 25 minutes! Yes, you read right. This pasta dinner is quick, filling, delicious and easy to make.

To make this pasta recipe you will need the following ingredients: fresh gnocchi, Italian sausage, olive oil, onion, fresh garlic, dried Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, chicken broth, tomato sauce, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for garnish (optional, but pretty).

Serve these delicate potato dumplings bathed in sauce for dinner with your favorite side dishes.

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Cuisine: Italian / American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) fresh gnocchi 
• 1 pound (16 ounces) bulk mild Italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup chicken broth or water
• 1 can (14 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (see Recipe Notes)
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 fresh basil leaves (optional)

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• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
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• Salt and Pepper
• Saucepot
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• Airtight Containers
• Garlic Press
• Pepper Grinder

Recipe Notes

• If you can't find bulk Italian sausage, buy links and remove the casings.

• Instead of heavy cream, you could use nut milk, evaporated milk or half and half.

• You can reduce the sodium in this recipe by using no-salt tomato sauce and low-sodium chicken broth or water.

Here's how to make it: 

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the onion and cook it for 3 minutes, or until it becomes translucent.
2. Add the Italian sausage into the pan, cooking until the sausage is crumbled and well browned.
3. Stir in the garlic cloves, then add the Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes. Add the chicken broth or water, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any stuck bits. Add the tomato sauce and stir to combine. Simmer on low, uncovered, for about 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Lower the heat, stir in the heavy cream and add the fresh gnocchi. Cover the pan and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the gnocchi is cooked and has absorbed some of the sauce.
5. Stir in the Parmesan and basil, then season to taste. Serve immediately with extra grated Parmesan and garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 384

Total Fat: 30.1g

Saturated Fat: 12.4g

Cholesterol: 73mg

Sodium: 820mg

Total Carbohydrate: 14.4g

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g

Total Sugars: 0.5g

Protein: 13.8g

Vitamin D: 10mcg

Calcium: 110mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 222mg

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