Baked Gnocchi with Sausage 🥘✨

A hearty, cheesy, and comforting dish made with Italian sausage, creamy sauce, and pillowy gnocchi—perfect for cozy family dinners!

Ingredients

• 1 lb (380 g) Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 tbsp chopped garlic (about 3 cloves)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 lb (500 g) gnocchi
• 2 cups chopped spinach
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook Sausage: In an oven-safe skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat until browned.
3. Add Flavor: Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
4. Thicken Sauce: Sprinkle flour, stir until absorbed. Add broth and cream, simmer until thickened.
5. Add Gnocchi & Spinach: Stir in uncooked gnocchi and spinach until combined.
6. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over mixture.
7. Bake: Cover skillet and bake 20 minutes. For golden top, uncover and broil briefly.
8. Cool & Serve: Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: ~50 minutes
• Yield: Serves 4–6
• Calories: ~450 per serving

✨ Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor—this baked gnocchi with sausage is comfort food at its best!