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Italian Sausage Gnocchi

chef Laya
Creamy one-pan gnocchi with Italian sausage, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. Ready in 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prepr Time 10 minutes
Cooking Time 20 minutes
ToTal Time 30 minutes
Type of plate Dinner
kitchen Italian
Serving 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 pound potato gnocchi
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, 5-7 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add tomatoes and cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in heavy cream and bring to gentle simmer. Add gnocchi directly to pan.
  • Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi is tender.
  • Stir in spinach until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in Parmesan until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.