Gnocchi with Sausage and Spinach
Creamy, comforting, and packed with bold Italian flavors, this Gnocchi with Sausage and Spinach recipe is a 30-minute weeknight dinner that feels delightfully indulgent. Featuring tender potato gnocchi, savory Italian sausage, and fresh baby spinach, all enveloped in a rich Parmesan and heavy cream sauce, this dish strikes the perfect balance between hearty and wholesome. A touch of garlic and optional red pepper flakes adds depth and a hint of heat, while chicken broth enhances the sauce’s velvety texture. This one-pan meal is perfect for busy nights yet elegant enough to serve guests. Pair it with a crisp green salad or a warm slice of crusty bread for a restaurant-worthy dining experience at home. Keywords: gnocchi with sausage, gnocchi and spinach recipe, creamy gnocchi, easy Italian dinner, quick one-pan meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces potato gnocchi
- 8 ounces Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 units garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions. This typically takes 2-3 minutes until the gnocchi float to the surface. Drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the Italian sausage to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove excess fat if necessary, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for added flavor.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and gently toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and stir gently until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2762 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.5 g | 269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.8 g | 529% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 577 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 6596 mg | 287% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.0 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 99.4 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1627 mg | 125% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1426 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
