This creamy gnocchi and sausage skillet is a flavorful and comforting one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Gnocchi, Italian sausage, and veggies are cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, resulting in a delicious and satisfying dish. This recipe is easy to make and requires minimal prep and cleanup. Whether you're cooking for your family or hosting a dinner party, this creamy gnocchi and sausage skillet is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) gnocchi
- 1 pound (450g) Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup (240ml) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell peppers. Cook until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
- Add the cooked Italian sausage back to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and heavy cream. Stir well to combine.
- Add the dried Italian seasoning and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir again.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Add the gnocchi to the skillet and stir to coat them evenly with the sauce.
- Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 10 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender and cooked through.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Serve the creamy gnocchi and sausage skillet hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Interesting Facts
Gnocchi is a type of pasta made from potatoes, flour, and sometimes eggs.
Italian sausage adds a flavorful kick to this dish, but you can also use other types of sausage like chicken or turkey sausage.
Creamy tomato sauce gives this skillet a rich and luscious texture.
The combination of gnocchi, sausage, and veggies makes this dish a complete and satisfying meal.
Fresh basil leaves add a fragrant and herbaceous touch to the finished dish.