Gnocchi and Sausage in Vodka Sauce
Servings: 6
Calories: 589kcal
Gnocchi and Sausage in vodka sauce makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's pure comfort food!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage sweet, mild, hot
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¼ cup vodka wine, broth, water, tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream half and half
- 15 oz crushed tomatoes; canned preferably from Italy
- 1 lb potato gnocchi preferably DeLallo brand
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded or grated
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach if desired
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble sausage meat into pan and cook until golden brown and completely cooked through.
- Reduce to medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and tomato paste and cook for one minute.
- Add vodka and simmer for 30 seconds. Add the heavy cream, crushed tomatoes, and uncooked gnocchi and simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes or until gnocchi is tender.
- Remove from heat, stir in parmesan cheese and spinach. When spinach wilts, top with chopped fresh herbs and serve!
Notes
- Raw sausage must be cooked through before eaten.
- No gnocchi on hand? Cook your favorite pasta noodles to al dente and add to the sauce.
- Add some chopped bell pepper or onions to the sausage for some added nutrition.
- Use a jar of marinara or your favorite pasta sauce in place of the crushed tomatoes.
- If you find the sauce too thick, thin it out with some chicken stock or vegetable broth. Simmer and stir until incorporated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 sixth | Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 958mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1675IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 4mg