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One Pan Creamy Gnocchi with Sausage

A rich, comforting one-pan dinner featuring tender gnocchi simmered in a creamy Parmesan sauce with savory Italian sausage. Ready in under 25 minutes with no boiling required.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb gnocchi shelf-stable or refrigerated
  • 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups spinach fresh

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook Italian sausage until browned.
  2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Melt butter into the skillet.
  4. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream.
  5. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Add gnocchi, stir to coat, and submerge in sauce.
  7. Cover and simmer 6–8 minutes until gnocchi is tender and sauce thickens.
  8. Stir in spinach until wilted.
  9. Mix in grated Parmesan until creamy.
  10. Serve hot.

Notes

Add more broth if sauce thickens too much. Use spicy sausage for extra flavor.