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
- 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.
- Sear Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook Italian sausage until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add Aromatics: Add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour in marinara sauce, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 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
