Baked Gnocchi

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Calories: 631cal

Author: Ashley Fehr

This Baked Gnocchi with Sausage is a quick and easy one-pot meal. It's made with tender gnocchi and Italian sausage baked with spinach and onion in a rich cream sauce.

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Ingredients

¾ pound ground Italian sausage, mild or spicy (375g)
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 pound dry gnocchi
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage and onion until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute or until no white remains.
Stir in the broth and cream. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
Add the uncooked gnocchi and spinach and stir to combine. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
Uncover and broil to brown slightly if desired. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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Notes

*If you are using chicken or turkey sausage, add 1-2 tablespoons of oil to the pan while sauteing.

*Don't want to turn on the oven? You can simply cover and simmer on medium-low heat for the same amount of time until the gnocchi is tender. You would still have to broil the top to brown if desired.

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