Creamy One-Pot Sausage Gnocchi Is Ready for Dinner in 35 Minutes

Yields: 4-6 servings

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp.

  salted butter

• 3

  cloves garlic, finely chopped and divided

• 1/2 c.

  panko breadcrumbs

• 1 1/4 tsp.

  kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste

• 3/4 tsp.

  ground black pepper, divided, plus more to taste

• 3/4 c.

  grated parmesan cheese, divided, plus more to serve

• 1/4 c.

  chopped fresh parsley, divided

• 1 lb.

  hot Italian sausage, casings removed

• 1

  medium yellow onion, chopped

• 1 tbsp.

  tomato paste

• 1 tsp.

  dried oregano

• 1/2 c.

  dry white wine

• 2

  (12-oz.) packages refrigerated gnocchi

• 1

  (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes

• 1 c.

  chicken broth

• 4 oz.

  cream cheese, cubed

• 1

  (5-oz.) bag baby spinach

Directions

1. In a large, 12-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped garlic clove and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the panko breadcrumbs, ? teaspoon of salt, and ? teaspoon of pepper and toast, stirring frequently, until the panko is golden brown and crispy, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove the mixture to a medium bowl and cool for 5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup of parmesan and 1 tablespoon of parsley.

2. In the same skillet, cook the sausage and onion over medium heat until lightly browned and the sausage is crumbly, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, the remaining 2 cloves of garlic, oregano, remaining ? teaspoon of salt, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute.

3. Add the wine and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly reduced, 1 minute. Stir in the gnocchi, tomatoes, chicken broth, and cream cheese. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat, and cover the pan. Cook for 5 minutes undisturbed.

4. Uncover the pan and stir in the spinach. Cook until the sauce is thickened and the spinach is wilted. Stir in the remaining ? cup of parmesan cheese and 3 tablespoons of parsley. Taste for salt and pepper.

5. Serve the gnocchi sprinkled with the toasted breadcrumbs and more parmesan.

Tip: If the family is sensitive to spice, swap the hot Italian sausage for sweet Italian sausage.

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