Pan-fried gnocchi with spinach and sausage
This simple-to-make dinner is perfect for a busy weeknight meal!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 5 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 pound sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces I used a smoked turkey link sausage
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½-1 ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper I am leaving this as a variable. If you don't like spice, you can leave it out.
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cup baby spinach
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring your water and 2 teaspoons of salt to a boil. Once it is boiling, add in the gnocchi. Let this boil for 1-2 minutes. It won't take long. Drain.
- In a skillet, add the butter and oil and heat over medium heat until it is hot. Add in the gnocchi and sliced sausage. Let this cook until it is browned on one side. Flip it over and cook on the other side as well. Add in the spinach and cook, stirring gently until the spinach is wilted.
- Sprinkle with the basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, and 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese. Taste. Add salt and pepper as needed.
- Dish it up and sprinkle it with the remaining parmesan.
- Serve on its own or with your favorite salad and bread.
Notes
- Do not boil the gnocchi for too long. Remember it will also be pan-fried, so don't boil it too long or it will fall apart in the pan.
- If you want a vegetarian option, you can use vegetarian sausages, or even just load this up with veggies. I love using mushrooms, bell peppers, squash, etc.
- This can be used for meal prep. Cook it in batches and package it up. It will hold well for up to 5 days. It is easy to reheat in the microwave.
- If you want to make homemade gnocchi ahead of time, freeze it after making it in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Then when you are ready to use it, thaw and boil.