Tuesday, July 24, 2018

CHEESY GNOCCHI AND SAUSAGE SKILLET

CHEESY GNOCCHI AND SAUSAGE SKILLET — Tender gnocchi pasta with Italian sausage and cheese cooks up in one skillet for a quick and easy meal!


This meal was a huge hit with my family, and it’s no wonder, seeing as it’s loaded with pasta, Italian sausage and cheese. It’s amazingly hearty and there wasn’t one bite left over.

I served it with a green salad and some garlic bread and everyone left the table happy. My husband and boys are already asking me to make it again.

CHEESY GNOCCHI AND SAUSAGE SKILLET
Cheesy Gnocchi and Sausage Skillet


INGREDIENTS

  • 16 ounces fresh gnocchi
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces Italian sausage
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese

1-2 tablespoons fresh parsley, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add gnocchi and cook, stirring frequently, for about 7-8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from pan.
  2. Add the sausage to the skillet, and cook until no longer pink.
  3. Preheat broiler.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper to the pan. Bring to a simmer. Return the gnocchi to the pan.
  5. Stir in cream, and cook a few minutes more, until everything is heated through.
  6. Top with Mozzarella cheese. Place skillet under broiler for about 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted an bubbly.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.