One Pan Creamy Sausage Tomato-Basil Gnocchi
One Pan Creamy Sausage Tomato-Basil Gnocchi is the ultimate Italian comfort food. Gnocchi are little potato dumplings that pair well in creamy sauces. Whether you're using pre-made or homemade gnocchi, this creamy sauce is so quick and easy to make all in one pan! Cozy up with a warm bowl of Creamy Sausage Gnocchi tonight!!!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 9 oz Italian sausages (about 2-3), casings removed
- ½ small onion, small diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup sauvignon blanc, optional (If not using wine, add 1/3 cup chicken stock and ½ teaspoon Dijon)
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb uncooked potato gnocchi
- ½ cup fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- a handful fresh basil chiffonade
- kosher salt
Instructions
- In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, sauté Italian sausage and onion, until lightly browned and sausage is cooked. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute. Add the white wine, if using otherwise skip this step, and let cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes with liquid, heavy cream, and gnocchi. Bring to a boil; cover pan and reduce heat to medium low. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Uncover the pan and stir; let cook uncovered another 5 minutes until sauce has thickened. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano, basil, and salt to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- Optional additions: 1 handful torn baby spinach and/ or 1 cup (about 5) baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- Optional garnish: 2 Tablespoons Italian flat leaf parsley with or instead of fresh basil
- If not using wine, add 1/3 cup chicken stock and ½ teaspoon Dijon.
- Serve with warm baguette or bread and a light salad with a simple vinaigrette.