Creamy Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 4 oz ground pork Italian sausage *use 8 oz if you want a heartier recipe
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes *If using jarred sun-dried tomatoes in oil, make sure to drain oil before adding!!!
- 1 lb potato dry gnocchi, uncooked
- 1½ cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, finely grated
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the ground sausage and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as you go, until browned, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, fresh lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes and uncooked gnocchi; stir to mix well then cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes. Side Note: The gnocchi will cook in the sauce and the starch from the potatoes will thicken the sauce.
- Add the spinach and stir to incorporate. Cook for 2 minutes then add the fresh parmesan and cook for an additional 30-60 seconds.
- Taste and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, if needed.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy.