Description
A quick and elegant dish featuring potato gnocchi, caramelized kielbasa, and a silky cream sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) potato gnocchi, fresh or refrigerated
- 12 oz (340 g) kielbasa, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp)
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional, roughly chopped)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (45 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional)
- Red pepper flakes, optional pinch
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: slice the kielbasa, grate the Parmesan, mince garlic, and have cream and broth measured and nearby.
- Brown the kielbasa: heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add kielbasa and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until caramelized.
- Soften aromatics: reduce heat to medium, add onion and salt. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan: pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- Build the sauce: stir in cream and Dijon mustard; bring to a gentle simmer until slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Finish with gnocchi: add gnocchi and kielbasa back to the skillet; simmer for 3–5 minutes until gnocchi are tender.
- Add cheese and butter: stir in Parmesan and butter off the heat, season with salt and pepper, and add spinach if desired.
- Finish and garnish: sprinkle with parsley and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor and texture. For a lighter dish, consider substituting half the cream with whole milk. Cool and store leftovers properly to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg