Baked Gnocchi with Italian Sausage and Greens

Made with tender gnocchi and Italian sausage, this is a quick and easy one-pot meal. With added greens and a light cream sauce, this is a sure-fire weeknight dinner hit.

Cut: Sausage
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredient:

2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
1 lb (500 g) Italian sausage, casings removed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp (5 mL) Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
pinch red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups (310 mL) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup (175 mL) whipping cream
1 - 500g package potato gnocchi, uncooked
3 cups (750 mL) chopped baby kale, spinach or chard
1/2 cup (125 mL) sundried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped
3 green onions, sliced
1 cup (250 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup (60 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
In a large oven-safe skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage meat and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes, then stir in the flour, stirring until the flour is absorbed, about 1 minute.
Pour in the broth and cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Add the gnocchi, greens, sundried tomatoes, and green onions. Stir well to combine. Top with the cheese. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
Uncover and broil for 2-3 minutes to brown slightly. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Analysis:

YIELD:

4 servings.

SERVING SIZE:

2 cups (500 mL).

	
				Per Serving
				
					Calories
					830
				
					Total Fat
					62 g
				
					Saturated Fat
					30 g
				
					Cholesterol
					155 mg
				
					Carbohydrates
					34 g
				
					Fiber
					3 g
				
					Sugars
					6 g
				
					Protein
					31 g
				
					Sodium
					1580 mg
				
					Potassium
					599 mg