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gnocchi and Italian sausage in a cast iron skillet topped with parmesan cheese
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Creamy Gnocchi with Italian Sausage

This Creamy Gnocchi Recipe is cozy, comforting and just so delicious. Made with a rich and creamy sauce, spicy Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese and fresh sage. It's a quick and easy weeknight dinner you'll love!
Course Main Course
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 664kcal

Ingredients

  • 1, 16 oz. pkg. gnocchi
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 shallot, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 lb. hot Italian sausage
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp. salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh sage, chopped
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan, freshly grated

Instructions

  • Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Drain, drizzle with olive oil so they don't stick together and set aside.
    1, 16 oz. pkg. gnocchi, 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally for about 2 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
    1/2 shallot, minced, 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • Add in Italian sausage and cook, crumbling it up, until browned. About 5-7 minutes.
    1 lb. hot Italian sausage
  • Add butter to pan and allow it to melt. Whisk in flour and stir all together with the sausage.
    2 Tbsp. butter, 2 Tbsp. flour
  • Slowly and gradually whisk in milk and cream. Stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to boil and thicken. Sauce may appear thin, but it will thicken as it cooks, and thicken further when gnocchi is added in.
    1 1/2 cups whole milk, room temperature, 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
  • Season with salt & pepper. Stir in sage and Parmesan cheese.
    1/2 tsp. salt, plus more to taste, 2 Tbsp. fresh sage, chopped, pepper to taste, 1/2 cup Parmesan, freshly grated
  • Stir in gnocchi and enjoy immediately.

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Notes

  • Heavy cream & Milk: Cold milk and cream will cause the sauce to clump so let the cream and milk sit out at room temperature before adding to the roux.
  • Use turkey sausage or even ground turkey if preferred. 
  • Add chili flakes for even more spice.
  • The sauce thickens as it cools, so when reheating add cream or broth before serving.
  • Be sure to use fresh sage for optimal flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 2mg