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Creamy One-Pot Gnocchi Recipe with Tomato Sausage and Spinach Sauce

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A quick and easy one-pot gnocchi dish featuring a creamy tomato sausage and spinach sauce that is comforting, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) potato gnocchi, fresh or frozen
  • 8 ounces (225 g) Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled (sweet or spicy)
  • 4 cups (about 120 g) fresh baby spinach, washed and roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 can (14 ounces / 400 g) crushed tomatoes (San Marzano recommended)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, or blend), optional
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Transfer sausage to a bowl and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in crushed tomatoes, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add uncooked gnocchi directly into the sauce. Pour in ½ cup (120 ml) water or broth. Cover with lid and simmer 4-5 minutes, stirring halfway to prevent sticking, until gnocchi is tender and puffed.
  5. Return browned sausage to the pan. Pour in heavy cream and stir, cooking 2-3 minutes over low heat to thicken sauce.
  6. Add chopped spinach and stir until just wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately, optionally topped with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Simmer gnocchi gently to avoid mushiness. Add water or broth if sauce thickens too much. Add spinach last to preserve color and texture. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and adds richer flavor. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. Use gluten-free gnocchi to make recipe gluten-free.

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Keywords: gnocchi, one-pot, creamy sauce, sausage, spinach, tomato sauce, easy dinner, quick meal, comfort food

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