Description
A delightful dish combining tender gnocchi with savory chicken sausage and vibrant spinach in a luscious creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 to 5 chicken sausages, sliced
- 1 shallot, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1–2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup basil leaves, julienned
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once warm, add the sliced chicken sausage and sauté until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes on each side. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, diced shallots, minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the skillet. Cook together until shallot becomes tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet, mixing well and incorporating the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Introduce the gnocchi and bring everything to a gentle simmer. Cook until the gnocchi is tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Return the cooked sausage back to the skillet, add chopped spinach, and cook until spinach wilts.
- Finish by stirring in grated Parmesan cheese until it melts into the sauce. Garnish with basil and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice or red pepper flakes while simmering. Substitute the chicken sausage with plant-based options for a vegetarian dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg