Description
A rich and comforting Italian gnocchi recipe with savory sausage, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach—ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
1 tbsp olive oil
8 oz Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed
8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
Salt and pepper, to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in cream and Parmesan, then add gnocchi.
Simmer for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi is tender and sauce thickens.
Add cooked sausage back to the skillet, along with spinach. Stir until spinach wilts.
Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
Use kale instead of spinach for a heartier green.
For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine before adding broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: One-Pan, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
