Creamy Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi
Creamy Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi is a comforting Italian dish that envelops tender gnocchi in a rich, velvety sauce infused with savory Italian sausage, fragrant garlic, and fresh spinach. This satisfying meal brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen while being incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe guarantees smiles with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 lb fresh gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Gradually pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly. Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gently fold in cooked gnocchi until well coated, heating through for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute turkey sausage. To add more veggies, consider incorporating sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms. This dish can be made ahead of time; just undercook the gnocchi slightly for reheating later.