Sausage and Spinach Gnocchi

Sausage and spinach gnocchi is a hearty and comforting dish that combines tender gnocchi with savory sausage and fresh spinach. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Enjoy this satisfying meal that is sure to please the whole family!
This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include parmesan cheese, gnocchi, italian sausage, fresh spinach.
- Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
- 500 g gnocchi
- 300 g italian sausage (removed from casing)
- 200 g fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float to the surface, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks until browned and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and toss everything together, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve the gnocchi hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 22 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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