Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach and beef Sausage
Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach and beef Sausage is the ultimate cozy meal, perfect for those chilly autumn evenings. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this one-pan delight that combines tender gnocchi with a rich, creamy pumpkin sauce and savory beef sausage. The vibrant colors of fresh spinach and herbs not only make this dish visually appealing but also enhance its flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz Italian beef sausage links (substituted with chicken or turkey sausage)
- 10 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 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
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove beef sausage from casings, slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook beef sausage for about 6 minutes until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add potato gnocchi, heavy cream, and chicken broth to the skillet; bring to a boil while stirring.
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes until gnocchi softens.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, garlic, and spinach; cook until spinach wilts (about 3 minutes).
- Season with sage, thyme, salt, and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg