Spicy Italian Sausage Gnocchi
This spicy Italian sausage gnocchi recipe is comforting, creamy, and has a great kick! It's made in one pan for a fast and easy dinner.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 10.6 ounces Italian sausages see note
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon DeLallo Chopped Calabrian Chili Peppers or to taste
- 1.5 cups chicken broth or 50/50 chicken broth and dry white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1 pound DeLallo Potato Gnocchi uncooked
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese + extra for serving
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or to taste
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Take the sausages out of their casings and crumble them into a deep skillet, along with the onion. Sauté for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the sausage has nicely browned.
- Stir in the garlic, Dijon mustard, and Calabrian chili peppers, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add in the chicken broth and cream. Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the gnocchi (no need to cook it first!). Continue cooking (uncovered) for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the sauce has thickened and the gnocchi are cooked through.
- Take the pan off the heat and stir in the parmesan and basil. Season with salt & pepper as needed and enjoy immediately with extra parmesan grated over top if you wish.
Notes
- I used 3 sausages out of a 5-pack of Italian sausages (use mild or hot depending on your preference). Feel free to use anything in that ballpark weight-wise.
- The Chopped Calabrian Chili Peppers are quite spicy, so if you're more sensitive to spice, start by adding in half the suggested amount and then add more if needed.
- The gnocchi will release starch as they cook, and that's what will thicken the sauce (and it'll continue to thicken as it cools).