ONE-POT CREAMY ITALIAN SAUSAGE GNOCCHI (gf, df)✨ A cozy weeknight dinner that will be on the table in 30 minutes! It’s so rich and creamy that you’ll never know it’s gluten-free.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian chicken or pork sausage (casings removed, or use ground)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup full-fat coconut milk (or cashew cream)
1 cup chicken broth
1 (14 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 lb gluten-free gnocchi
2 cups baby spinach or kale
½ teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or braiser over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into chunks, until browned (about 7-8 minutes).
Stir in the onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Pour in coconut milk, chicken broth, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add gnocchi and cook uncovered for 3-4 minutes, until just tender.
Stir in spinach or kale and cook 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm, topped with fresh herbs if desired.
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one thing that is just music to my ears is when a recipe title starts with the words one pot. i know it's going to be easy and achievable for me even on my busiest weeknights. now that we're entering the holidays and the culture of cooking gets a little more fussy, i love that i can still lean on some simple whip it up in 30 minutes one pot or pan dinners in between pouring myself into these fancier recipes that i so love around the holidays. cheers