We layered soft and tender cooked gnocchi in a baking dish with a mix of sautéed sweet Italian sausage, peppers, onions and garlic, and another layer of spinach mixed into ricotta cheese with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil added for even more wonderful flavor!
Your variations sound delicious Terra! Squeeze spinach and place in medium bowl and set aside. Roast for 25 minutes, or until the sausages and gnocchi are golden-brown and the peppers are soft and have started to brown around the edges. After a decades-long career in business and online marketing, she now runs A Family Feast full-time. In a 2 quart casserole dish, layer half the meat sauce, all of the ricotta mixture, all of the gnocchi, the second half of the sauce and the remaining Parmesan. All the gooey cheese and love that you added my favorite green spinach! Add heavy cream and drained gnocchi back to pan and heat over medium until gnocchi absorbs the cream. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Remove from heat. Mix to combine. Add the sausage and cook, stirring regularly, until cooked through and browned in spots. Be sure to read the Tips above the recipe card, for more tips for making this recipe. Lovely recipe that’s making my tummy growl. I’ve added the nutritional information to the bottom of the recipe card. You can also subscribe without commenting. Add the bocconcini and stir in. It get lovely and thick, while the gnocchi toasts up a little on top and any sausage that is peeking out browns.
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But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Thanks Laura! Stir to combine. We have been experiencing an unseasonably cold Spring here this year. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. It sounds and looks divine! Glad you all enjoyed the recipe! You are absolutely right, this is certainly comfort food at it’s finest.
So good and so delicious. Preheat oven to 400F.
When gnocchi is cooked, add to the skillet. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; If using canned whole tomatoes, drain off the juice with a strainer, then gently squeeze the tomatoes to release and drain off some of the liquid from the inside of the tomatoes. Learn how your comment data is processed. Set aside. Copyright © 2020 Seasons and SuppersAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. But deep down, are you guys disappointed because your food probably tastes better?!? In May! This allows the gnocchi a chance to crisp up in the juices rendered down by the sausage.
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Perfect weeknight fare, these Easy Cheesy Stovetop Mushroom Gnocchi cooks in just one pan on the stovetop.
Baked Gnocchi with Italian Sausage makes even the pickiest eaters happy! Speaking of cheese, this baked gnocchi uses bocconcini - those lovely balls of fresh mozzarella that create the most awesome cheese pull fun when baked.
Add basil, oregano and a generous salting, along with some freshly ground pepper. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Your May in Ontario is sounding like our NL spring every year! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.
I turn into a raving, cheese lunatic when I read your blogs ~ all that bubbling cheese on top. If you don't have bocconcini, just cut regular mozzarella into large cubes, so you sill get the puddle of cheese effect. Talk about comfort food!
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This baked gnocchi is one of my favourite dinners, where gnocchi meets Italian sausage, tomatoes (both canned and sun-dried) and of course lots of garlic, basil and cheese. Allow to simmer until your gnocchi is ready, to blend the flavours. (If using Diced canned tomatoes, just add to the skillet as is). We generally go straight from Winter to Summer here.
Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
Remove from heat. Her specialties are baking, desserts, vegetables and pasta dishes. Combine the gnocchi, sausage, and kale and pour into prepared pan.
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This will ensure a nice thick, tomato sauce. Speaking of bocconcini, I find it really benefits from a bit of marinating and a generous seasoning with salt and pepper. Pour the cherry tomatoes over top and gently shake the pan a few times to evenly distribute.
Taste it after it has simmered (before adding the gnocchi and bocconcini and add additional salt and pepper, as needed, to really bring out the flavours. Place a medium pot of salted water on to a boil and place a strainer into the water.
You'll want to bake this at least 30 minutes, but it's even more delicious if you can leave it in the oven another 15-20 minutes longer. Me, too! (See step #2 – if you try the recipe again, you might need to simmer it a bit longer? And you’re right – sometimes we do have meals where we are disappointed but we’ve also been really inspired by other meals too!
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Too cold for them, too :). And I love Eataly!! Regular mozzarella cut into cubes works nicely as well.
Pinned :), Thanks Tricia and yes, the bocconcini is one of my favourite parts. Serve. Comfort food for these colder days!
Roasted gnocchi is magical – while the inside stays light and fluffy, the outside goes crisp and golden, like mini roast potatoes.
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I made this last night and my husband thought he was in heaven. I am not Italian but my in-laws are and even they enjoyed this! This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. This Baked Gnocchi with Italian Sausage is classic Italian comfort food at its best!
Your email address will not be published. Especially loved the bocconcini cheese and marinade. Can't wait to try your recipe. I feel like it should be fine though.
In a 2 quart casserole dish, layer half the meat sauce, all of the ricotta mixture, all of the gnocchi, the second half of the sauce and the remaining Parmesan. enjoyed the recipe Casandra! Let stand a few minutes, then serve with additional fresh basil and freshly grated Parmesan. No better comfort than saucy gnocchi! She loves to cook and entertain for family and friends, and she believes that serving a great meal is one of the best ways to show someone that you care.
In a large bowl, toss gnocchi with olive oil, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, sausages and salt.