Creamy Baked Gnocchi With Italian Sausage
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This Baked Gnocchi with Italian Sausage and Baby Power Greens is creamy, cheesy, comforting, and perfect for an easy family dinner!
Tender gnocchi, savory Italian sausage, and fresh greens are baked together in a rich, creamy sauce with plenty of melted Fontina cheese. This cozy Baked Gnocchi with Italian Sausage and Baby Power Greens recipe is perfect for cooler fall evenings when you’re craving hearty comfort food without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Why You’ll Love This Baked Gnocchi Recipe
- Comfort food favorite: Creamy sauce, tender gnocchi, sausage, and melted cheese make this wonderfully hearty and satisfying.
- Packed with flavor: Italian sausage, garlic, Fontina, and fresh parsley bring plenty of savory flavor to every bite.
- Sneaks in some greens: Baby spinach, kale, and chard blend easily into the creamy sauce.
- Great for cooler evenings: This warm and cheesy casserole is ideal for fall and winter dinners.
- Simple to serve: Add a salad or some crusty bread, and you’ve got an easy complete meal.
Try this creamy baked gnocchi the next time you’re craving a cozy, cheesy dinner! Or try our Greek-Style Gnocchi with Olives & Feta for a taste of the Mediterranean.
Pair This Baked Gnocchi With…
Turn your Baked Gnocchi with Italian Sausage into a hearty Italian-inspired meal with a simple side dish, bread, or something sweet to finish.
How Do I Make Creamy Baked Gnocchi With Italian Sausage?
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Baked Gnocchi with Italian Sausage
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ pound Italian sausage
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 cups baby power greens
- 16 ounce package refrigerated gnocchi
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup grated fontina cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
SUGGESTED PRODUCTS
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/Gas 6. Lightly grease a 3-quart casserole dish and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and Italian sausage, then season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up the sausage with a wooden spoon, until browned and the onion is tender.
- Add the baby power greens and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi in salted boiling water according to the package directions. Drain well.
- Add cream cheese, heavy cream, and milk to the sausage mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the cream sauce is bubbling and the cream cheese is nicely melted.
- Add the drained gnocchi to the sausage and sauce mixture and stir to coat well.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the grated fontina over the top. Bake for 15-20 minutes until hot and bubbling and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
- Sprinkle with the chopped fresh parsley, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Tips
- Baby power greens typically contain a mixture of baby spinach, baby kale, and red and green chard.
- A 3-quart casserole dish is approximately 2.8 liters. A standard 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking or casserole dish is a suitable equivalent for this recipe.
- Cook the gnocchi according to the package directions before adding it to the sausage mixture.
- Break the Italian sausage into small pieces as it cooks so it distributes evenly throughout the dish.
Substitutions
- Italian sausage isn’t as widely available in UK supermarkets as it is in the US. Use good-quality pork sausages instead—simply remove and discard the casings, then crumble the sausage meat into the pan. For a flavor closer to Italian sausage, choose sausages seasoned with herbs or fennel.
- If you can’t find baby power greens, substitute an equal amount of your favorite baby greens or a combination of spinach, kale, and chard.
- If fontina isn’t available, use Gruyère, provolone, Gouda, or Emmental instead.
Leftovers
- Allow leftovers to cool before transferring them to an airtight container and refrigerating.
- Reheat thoroughly in the oven or microwave until piping hot throughout before serving.
Freezing
- The cooked gnocchi may soften after freezing and thawing, but you can freeze leftovers in a suitable airtight container.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat thoroughly until piping hot throughout.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Cozy, Cheesy Comfort Food!
With pillowy gnocchi, savory sausage, fresh greens, and plenty of creamy melted cheese, this baked gnocchi is made for cozy nights at home. Serve it bubbling hot from the oven and enjoy!
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