Gnocchi with Sausage and Spinach

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2  9-ounce packages refrigerated gnocchi or one 17.5-ounce package shelf-stable gnocchi
• 1  tablespoon  olive oil
• 1  medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1  pound  Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1  clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1  5-ounce bag baby spinach
• 1/4  teaspoon  kosher salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper
• 3/4  cup  (3 ounces) grated Parmesan, plus more for garnishing

Preparation

Cook the gnocchi according to the package directions, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage and cook, crumbling it with a spoon, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, spinach, salt, and pepper and cook, tossing frequently, until the spinach wilts, about 3 minutes. Add the drained gnocchi, the reserved cooking liquid, and the Parmesan and toss. Divide among individual bowls and sprinkle with additional Parmesan.

Tip: Gnocchi are small, quick-cooking dumplings, usually made from potatoes. You'll find them with the fresh or dried pasta in supermarkets, or you can substitute a short pasta, such as rigatoni, penne, or farfalle.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

815 (53% from fat)

Fat:

48g (sat 14g)

Protein:

36g

Carbohydrate:

58g

Fiber:

4g

Cholesterol:

96mg

Sodium:

1,886mg