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Sausage and Gnocchi Marinara Recipe

Sausage and Gnocchi Marinara Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A comforting and hearty Italian-American dish, Sausage and Gnocchi Marinara combines pillowy potato gnocchi with savory Italian sausage in a rich marinara sauce. This one-skillet meal is quick to prepare and perfect for a cozy family dinner.


Ingredients

Potato Gnocchi:

1 pound potato gnocchi

Olive Oil:

1 tablespoon

Italian Sausage:

1 pound (mild or spicy, casings removed)

Yellow Onion:

1 small, diced

Garlic:

3 cloves, minced

Marinara Sauce:

1 (24-ounce) jar

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:

1/2 teaspoon (optional)

Dried Oregano:

1/2 teaspoon

Parmesan Cheese:

1/4 cup, grated

Baby Spinach:

2 cups, fresh

Salt and Black Pepper:

To taste

Fresh Basil:

Chopped, for garnish


Instructions

  1. Cook Gnocchi: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions until they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sear Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook Italian sausage until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
  3. Add Aromatics: Add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
  4. Simmer Sauce: Pour in marinara sauce, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Finish Dish: Add cooked gnocchi and baby spinach to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with Parmesan and basil before serving.

Notes

  • For extra creaminess, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream at the end.
  • This dish pairs well with a crisp side salad and garlic bread.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg