Gnocchi with Spinach and Chicken Italian Sausage
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Recipe type: Pasta
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Serves: 4 servings
 
This is a great weeknight meal, and an easy one-container meal to transport to work - two culinary categories for which I am always on the hunt!
Ingredients
  • 16 oz. gnocchi
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 14 oz chicken Italian sausage (raw; turkey Italian sausage will also work well)
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 8 oz fresh baby spinach (or more)
  • 5-10 cranks freshly ground black pepper
  • grated Parmesan cheese, for garnishing
Instructions
  1. Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. When it's ready (the gnocchi will rise to the surface of the boiling water), remove the gnocchi using a slotted spoon or strainer. Place the gnocchi in a bowl for safekeeping.
  2. Backing up: While the water is coming to a boil, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add a bit of olive oil.
  3. When the oil is hot (it will thin out and become shimmery), add the onion and cook until it softens and browns a bit at the edges.
  4. Add the sausage, removing the casings as you go, and breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it hits the pan.
  5. Add the garlic, spinach, and pepper, and cook until the spinach wilts, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the gnocchi, and toss to distribute it.
  7. Serve in a pasta bowl, and top with grated parmesan.
Recipe by My Utensil Crock at https://www.myutensilcrock.com/2017/07/14/gnocchi-with-spinach-and-chicken-italian-sausage/