Baked Gnocchi (with Sausage and Kale)
Our Baked Gnocchi with Sausage and Kale is a cozy, creamy dish with pillowy gnocchi, savory sausage, and tender kale, all baked in a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
Servings: 6
Calories: 674kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound gnocchi (or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ pound mild Italian sausage
- 1 bunch tuscan kale ribs removed and torn into bite sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 minced shallot about 1/3 cup
- 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan
- salt and pepper to taste
garnish
- crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F. In a large pan, add oil and place over medium-high heat. Add sausage and brown for 3 to 4 minutes, breaking up into bite-sized pieces.
- Add kale and continue to sauté for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer mixture into a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter into pan and add gnocchi to the pan. Lightly brown for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer gnocchi into the same bowl as the sausage and kale.
- Add shallots, garlic and cream into the skillet and simmer over medium heat.
- Once the mixture has reduced by ⅓ add the Parmesan and stir. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the gnocchi mixture and continue to simmer over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a shallow baking dish and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat, top with crushed pepper flakes, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1326mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5919IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 4mg