Creamy Sausage Gnocchi Recipe
This creamy Italian sausage gnocchi is a rich and comforting dish made in one pan. Soft potato gnocchi cooks right in a flavorful sauce of browned sausage, garlic, white wine, diced tomatoes, and heavy cream. Finished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, this easy meal is perfect for a quick yet indulgent dinner.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Italian sausage crumbled (see note)
- 1/2 small onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 can 14 ounces diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup heavy or whipping cream
- 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- A handful of fresh basil torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the sausage and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the wine and let it simmer for about a minute.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, cream, and gnocchi. Once the sauce starts to bubble, cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Uncover, stir well, and let it cook for a few more minutes until the gnocchi is soft and the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- No need to pre-cook the gnocchi—it will cook directly in the sauce.
- For the sausage, anything close to 16 ounces or 1 pound works fine.
- Use ground sausage or remove the meat from the casings if using whole sausages.
- This recipe is also featured on page 16 of Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials.