Pasta and noodles · Italian · 20 min
Cheesy One-Pot Gnocchi with Italian Sausage & Spinach
- 20 min
- 2–6 servings
- 690 kcal / serving
This one-pot gnocchi comes together quickly with sausage, spinach, and tomatoes. The dish delivers a hearty, saucy bite with a cheesy finish, making weeknight cooking straightforward.
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Ingredients
- ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 1 (14.5 oz) candiced tomatoes
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ¼ (8 oz) blockmozzarella cheese
- ½ ozParmesan cheese
- 2pork sausages
- ½ (16 oz) pkgpotato gnocchi
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- yellow onions
From the pantry: extra virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt
Cookware
can opener · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · measuring cups · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · stirring spoon
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Produce
- ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- yellow onions
Meat & seafood
- 2pork sausages
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- ¼ (8 oz) blockmozzarella cheese
- ½ ozParmesan cheese
- ½ (16 oz) pkgpotato gnocchi
Pantry & dry goods
- 1 (14.5 oz) candiced tomatoes
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby spinach | ½ (5 oz) pkg | 1 (5 oz) pkg | 1 ½ (5 oz) pkgs |
| diced tomatoes | 1 (14.5 oz) can | 2 (14.5 oz) cans | 3 (14.5 oz) cans |
| garlic | 2 cloves | 4 cloves | 6 cloves |
| mozzarella cheese | ¼ (8 oz) block | ½ (8 oz) block | ¾ (8 oz) block |
| Parmesan cheese | ½ oz | 1 oz | 1 ½ oz |
| pork sausages | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| potato gnocchi | ½ (16 oz) pkg | 1 (16 oz) pkg | 1 ½ (16 oz) pkg |
| yellow onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
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Directions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat, then add a thin layer of oil to coat the bottom.
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic; add both to the pan and cook, stirring often, until the onion softens, about 3–4 minutes.
- Separate the sausage meat from the casings, add to the pan, and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and crumbly, about 5–7 minutes.
- Coarsely grate the mozzarella and finely grate the Parmesan.
- Stir in the gnocchi, the can of diced tomatoes with their juices, a splash of water, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Cover and simmer until the gnocchi is tender, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add the spinach to the pan and cook, stirring, until wilted and everything is well mixed, 1–2 minutes.
- Sprinkle the cheeses over the gnocchi and cover the pan; let sit off the heat until the cheese melts, about 3–5 minutes.
- Divide the gnocchi among bowls and serve.
Two tips
- Prep the onion and garlic ahead of time to speed up weeknight cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently with a splash of water or oil to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 690 kcal
- Protein
- 32 g
- Carbs
- 32 g
- Fat
- 49 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 1250 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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