Description
Creamy Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi Skillet is a delectable Italian-inspired dish that combines rich, creamy goodness with savory Italian sausage and pillowy gnocchi.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lb gnocchi, store-bought
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat, if necessary.
- Add the olive oil and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, then pour in the heavy cream. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
- In a separate pot, cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Drain and add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet, stirring to combine with the creamy sauce.
- Spoon the Creamy Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi into bowls, garnishing with fresh basil. Enjoy this delightful one-pan meal!
Notes
To make this dish healthier, consider using leaner protein options such as turkey sausage or chicken sausage instead of traditional Italian sausage. You can also reduce the amount of heavy cream by substituting part of it with a low-fat milk or a plant-based milk alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 19
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 100