Creamy Gnocchi, Sausage & Asparagus
Here is the dish that I made with the fresh gnocchi from the North Market in Columbus Ohio. What I added to the gnocchi is Italian sausage, asparagus, seasonings and a cream sauce. I find that hot or mild Italian sausage adds so much flavor to the sauce. If you don’t like asparagus, leave it out.
I adapted this dish from http://www.CookPlateFork.com.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the hot or mild Italian sausage until cooked through but leave it into small bite sized pieces. Remove the sausage to a bowl and set aside, keeping the grease in the skillet.
In the leftover grease from the sausage, add the asparagus. Add 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper and cook until tender. You may need to add a little oil to the asparagus as I did, if the pan looks dry. Remove the asparagus to a bowl and set aside.
To the oil in the hot skillet, add the thyme and cook for about 30 seconds. Fresh thyme can be used instead but cook fresh thyme for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
Add the gnocchi, cream, broth and 1/4 tsp. salt to the skillet, stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Cover the skillet and cook for 4 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to cook until the sauce is thick, about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Once the sauce thickens, add the cooked sausage and asparagus then stir gently.
Sprinkle with cheese and gently toss to melt the cheese.
Then serve!
Creamy Gnocchi, Sausage & Asparagus
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Ingredients
- 3 Italian sausage links removed from the casing, hot or mild
- 8 oz. asparagus, cut into 1” pieces
- 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil (if needed)
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme or 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 1# fresh gnocchi
- 1½ cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
Directions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the hot or mild Italian sausage until cooked through but leave it into small bite sized pieces. Remove the sausage to a bowl and set aside, keeping the grease in the skillet.
- In the leftover fat from the sausage, add the asparagus. Add 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper and cook until tender. You may need to add a little oil to the asparagus as I did, if the pan looks dry. Remove the asparagus to a bowl and set aside.
- To the oil in the hot skillet, add the thyme and cook for about 30 seconds. Fresh thyme can be used instead but cook fresh thyme for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add the gnocchi, cream, broth and 1/4 tsp. salt to the skillet, stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Cover the skillet and cook for 4 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to cook until the sauce is thick, about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Once the sauce thickens, add the cooked sausage and asparagus then stir gently.
- Sprinkle with cheese and gently toss to melt the cheese, then serve.
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Categories: Cheese, Gnocchi, Milk Products, Sauces, Sausage/Kielbasa, Vegetables/Slaws/Salads
I like the look of this
Thank you Derrick!
Love gnocchi 😋
Thank you for your inspiration!
Looks tasty but I’d leave out the sausage for me and my OH could have it.
I’m sure you would find plenty of flavor some other way Sheree! Thank you
wow, I haven’t had gnocchi in forever, and this looks great!
I always have some on hand as we have it at least once a month. I love making chicken and gnocchi soup like Olive garden has. Thank you Beth and I hope you get some gnocchi soon!
This looks delicious. You dressed your little pasta beautifully.
Awe thank you Bernadette!
Looks good. Even at 730 in the morning!
Thank you, you must be hungry!
I bet you had nothing but smiles at your table!
Oh yes! These are three of my favorite food items.
Diane, I’ve always wanted to try gnocchi and this is a great recipe!
It is so good and t is easy to cook, one of these days I am going to make my own homemade gnocchi. It is basically made out of mashed potatoes. Thank you 🥰
You’re welcome ☺️! Yes , I’ve thought of making it too! It’s the perfect season for souls! Many blessings!
What an amazing dish! It looks beautiful and sounds so flavorful. I bet your kitchen smells were over the top the day you prepared this.
My husband didn’t think so, he can’t stand asparagus and I even grow it! I obvious made this one for me and he made meatloaf for himself as I’m not crazy about that. Thank you Linda. 🥰
That looks delicious! Asparagus and sausage are one of my favourite ingredient combos! And a great use of your fresh gnocchi!
Thanks Ab!
Looks amazing, D.
Thanks so much! 🥰
Very chilly here today (including in the house), so a nice warm bowl of this gnocchi, sausage and asparagus would hit the spot right now!
Chilly in my house too, the A/C is set at 68º. 🤣 I am always hot and I just took a turkey out of the oven so it feels warmer. We have a side of beef coming in a month or two and I am trying to get the freezer food used up so I have room.
Sounds like you’ll be pulling all your turkey leftover recipes out after tonight’s dinner. I remember you told me you order a side of beef for Winter. I have mine A/C set at 75 degrees except when it is really hot, then 74, but I’m sitting right next to the register and not moving for hours (on weekdays) so it gets cold.
That’s understandable, my husband would too if I could handle it. Being in so much pain makes me hot if that makes sense.
Uncomfortable too – you can’t find a comfortable way to lay, sit, stand – like my mom. Constant pain … I don’t know how either of you do/did it.
I love the green rimmed dish you have chosen to served this yummy recipe in!
Thank you Mary!
I love the look and sound of this dish, Diane. Thanks so much for this recipe and I will be heading out for all the ingredients this week.
Thank you Carla. Gnocchi, Italian sausage and asparagus are all at the top of my favorite ingredient’s list, enjoy!
It looks so appetizing!
Thank you, it is a simple yet delicious dish to make.
We only “discovered” gnocchi a few years ago and make it at least once every two weeks 😄. Thanks for a new recipe Diane! I’ll keep the asparagus as a surprise for Berto (he likes all green things, but not so much asparagus … while I love it)!
I went to an Italian restaurant years ago and asked for (gah)nocchi not realizing the g was silent. The little Italian owner kindly corrected me the proper way to say it, I was so embarrassed. Lol Add the asparagus at the last minute and Berto can pick it out. Lol
Thank you for sharing!
That looks delicious!
Thank you Mel!
This looks absolutely amazing, Diane! Now, if I could only find some fresh gnocchi!
We always buy it in the store vacuum packed off the shelf (except this time) and it is pretty good. Fresh is always better, one of the things I want to make sometime. Thank you Kellye!