Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
bowl filled with gnocchi and sausage in a tomato cream sauce with a spoon in it.

Easy Sausage and Gnocchi Recipe

Amanda
This easy sausage and gnocchi recipe is made in just 20 minutes! Complete with a creamy tomato sauce, this quick one skillet dinner is perfect for a busy weeknight.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 534 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces ground Italian sausage sweet or mild
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound potato gnocchi homemade or store-bought
  • ½ cup chicken broth or stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup Italian gravy or marinara
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • ⅓ cup grated pecorino romano cheese plus extra for serving
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat on the stovetop and then add the Italian sausage and the garlic.
  • Cook, while breaking up the sausage for 3-5 minutes until the sausage is cooked through and brown.
  • Add the gnocchi, chicken broth, heavy cream and sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Lower the heat to medium low let the gnocchi simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix in the baby spinach and pecorino romano and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with extra pecorino romano, if desired.

Notes

  • Sausage - Get the sausage already ground or get sausage links and remove the casings. For extra heat, try hot or spicy Italian sausage.
  • Cheese - Parmesan cheese can be used as a substitute.
  • Spicy - Add a pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Dairy Free - Substitute the heavy cream for unsweetened dairy free milk or coconut cream.
  • Leftovers - Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet over medium low heat on the stovetop. A bit of cream or chicken broth can be added for moisture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 534kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 17gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 1246mgPotassium: 416mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2078IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 6mg
Did You Make This Recipe?Mention @scarlatifamilykitchen or tag #scarlatifamilykitchen!