Description
A cozy and satisfying meal combining creamy pumpkin sauce, tender gnocchi, spinach, and Italian sausage, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz (225 g) Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Lower the heat and add pumpkin puree, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy.
- Fold in the cooked gnocchi and spinach until combined.
- Add the sausage back to the skillet and mix until warm.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley or basil if desired.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the gnocchi to maintain their texture. For a richer sauce, you can increase heavy cream and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg