Cheesy Gnocchi & Italian Sausage
Wow was this one pan meal absolutely fantastic and I found myself wanting more the next day! If you have never tried Gnocchi, it is usually made from potatoes and it is a type of dumpling. Normally they are cooked in boiling water but with this recipe they are not. I made this with hot Italian sausage and it was amazing but you can also use mild sausage, whatever your prefer.
Adapted from: http://www.letsdishrecipes.com
Ingredients
Add olive oil to an oven safe
frying pan (like cast iron) and
heat the pan over medium heat.
Add the gnocchi and stir frequently cooking
7-8 minutes until they start getting brown.
Remove the gnocchi from the pan.
Add the sausage to the same pan
cooking until no pink remains.
Preheat the broiler.
Add the diced tomatoes, garlic,
basil, oregano, salt and pepper
and bring to a simmer.
Return the gnocchi to the pan and mix.
Stir in the cream and cook until hot.
Top with the cheese.
Place the pan under the broiler for about
2 minutes, watching carefully, until the
cheese is melted and brown. Top with parsley.
Place in serving bowls and enjoy!
Cheesy Gnocchi & Italian Sausage
http://www.InDianesKitchen.com
Ingredients
- 16 oz fresh gnocchi
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 12 oz Italian sausage (I used hot)
- 1 – 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the broiler.
- In a large oven safe frying pan such as cast iron, add olive oil and heat over medium heat.
- Once hot add the gnocchi and fry, stirring frequently, for 7-8 minutes until the gnocchi start to brown.
- Remove the gnocchi from the pan.
- Add the sausage to the pan and cook until no pink remains.
- Add the diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer while stirring.
- Add the gnocchi back into the pan and stir.
- Add the cream, stir, cooking until hot.
- Add the cheese to the top.
- Place under the broiler for about 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and a golden brown. Watch it carefully so it doesn’t burn.
- Top with parsley and serve.
Categories: Potato, Sausage/Kielbasa
Another amazing recipe idea! I love any new options for cooking with gnocchi, one of my absolute favorites…can’t go wrong with it! Will be trying this one soon 🙂
I love the change of not boiling it. I wasn’t sure I would like it fried but it turned out amazing!
I’m intrigued by frying them too, I occasionally overboil them if I’m not paying close enough attention and they end up kind of gummy. This sounds like the perfect alternative and they look so good in the pics. Im always so excited to try something after reading your blog!!
Aw thank you!
OhMy! Gnocchi 😛
Delicious, super-delicious <3
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Hahaha you have a way with words😆! Thank you!
And you have a way with yummyness 😀😜
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Aw you always say the kindness words! Thank you!
Cheesy goodness!! 👍
Oh for sure but my favorite part is the hot Italian Sausage! Oh wait….and the gnocchi…oh heck they entire thing…hahahaha
I agree! It’s a huge concoction of yum!!
Making your own gnocchi can be very satisfying.
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That is on my list! I even bought the board to roll them on. I have made pierogis and pot stickers so that’s next!
A board to roll them on? I just use a fork and the table or counter top.
It’s a small board with the lines indented in it. You just quickly roll the gnocchi across it. I love gadgets…lol
Looks really tasty!
Thank you Valerie it was great the next day as well! I love leftovers for lunch!
I love them for dinner…that way I don’t have to cook that night! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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You’re welcome and I have been to your blog already and also today. Nice recipes!
I love one dish meals!
Me too Jacque! My husband did dishes for me and wanted to know where I put all the dishes….lol
I love a one-pot recipe, especially for a midweek dinner 🙂
Me too Amy! This was so easy!
I’m not usually a fan of gnocchi, but this looks so mouth wateringly delicious. I think I may have to revisit this Italian staple.
If you have only had it boiled, try this! Frying it gave it a whole new taste!
Thanks!
Sounds so delicious.
Thank you so much!
Wow, so delish looking! And how interesting that the gnocchi isn’t boiled first! Xo
I know I have only fixed gnocchi boiled in the past but this was so good! Thank You Erica!
Never tempt me with this as I’m ready to trot off to bed!
LOL We ate it at 6:30 pm and my husband goes to bed early. His comment was “Should I take my Tums now or after I eat?” Hahahaha I used “HOT” Italian Sausage.
That’s funny – he likely had a nightmare having hot Italian sausage and going to bed not long after. 🙂
Delicious!
Thanks!
You’ve made me so hungry! This sounds perfect for Fall!
OMG it was amazing! I was lucky enough to have leftovers for lunch the next day!
Oh that would be great!
My grandchildren love gnocchi and this one sounds so easy and delicious. This will definitely be added to my files. Thanks for sharing. i will let you know what they think, Diane.
Wonderful I will love hearing what they think! Easy one for you to fix too!
This looks delicious! I’m not a huge fan of gnocchi but substituting it with other pastas such as spaghetti sounds like the perfect weeknight meal.
Oh yes it would be good with ant type of pasta. Enjoy!
Yummy!! 😍🙌
This is one of my favorites! With “Hot” sausage…lol
Wow, cream AND cheese?! 😍
Happiness… 💟
(Thought this was gonna be a Greek dish.)
I love making this. It takes no time at all, is easy and tastes amazing! Thanks so much!
Have been looking for a twist on gnocchi and sausage, and this looks like it! Thanks!
I hope you like it as much as I do!! I could eat this every week. You’re very welcome!
With my DIL being half Italian, her kids love gnocchi and pasta. I think this would be an amazing meal with a salad to serve when this lockdown is over and they can come for dinner again. Thanks Diane.
Oh Carla what a nice day that will be, it can’t come soon enough. I bet your DIL could teach me a thing or two about cooking.
She is a great cook, but works such long hours, she doesn’t get much of a chance. Her parents bring them a meal once or twice a week to reheat as they can’t go over to eat right now. You know how Italian moms like to feed everyone. 😁😁
Haha I wish I was Italian!