Description
A quick and delicious one-pan dish that combines creamy pumpkin, savory sausage, and fresh spinach with tender gnocchi in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz Italian sausage links (casings removed)
- 10 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add the minced garlic, sage, and thyme; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, and pumpkin puree, mixing well to combine.
- Add the potato gnocchi to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the gnocchi floats to the top and is tender.
- In the final minute of cooking, add the fresh spinach and season with salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste. Stir until the spinach is wilted.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy pumpkin gnocchi!
Notes
Feel free to substitute the sausage with turkey or vegetarian alternatives for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi, Spinach, Sausage, One-Pan, 30-Minute, Easy Dinner