Easy Skillet Tuscan Gnocchi Recipe with Sausage
This Tuscan Gnocchi recipe is an easy one-skillet dish cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, with sausage, spinach, and fresh herbs-- in 30 minutes or less!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 393kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 pound sausage cooked and crumbled
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 cup milk or coconut milk
- 1/4 cup whipping cream (or additional coconut milk)
- 1 lb gnocchi
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup herbs like fresh parsley or basil
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste.
- To the skillet with sausage, add uncooked gnocchi, broth, milk, cream, and garlic, stir and bring to a boil. Cover and let the gnocchi cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Uncover and add the sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, until the spinach wilts. For a thicker sauce, cook a little longer—season with salt and black pepper to taste. For serving, I like to sprinkle Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes for extra flavor!
Notes
Tomatoes: I'm using oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, but you could also substitute a 13-ounce can of tomato sauce, which will make the sauce a pretty red color.
Sausage: Use your favorite Italian sausage, mild, sweet, or spicy. If you're using sausage links, be sure to remove the casings.
One Pan Gnocchi: All of the ingredients are cooked in one skillet. The gnocchi releases starch and thickens the sauce without adding flour or cornstarch.
Heavy Cream: This gives the sauce a thick and delicious texture. You can also substitute half and half or, if using, add additional coconut milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 727mg | Potassium: 601mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1343IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 5mg