Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach and Italian Sausage. This delightful dish features tender gnocchi enveloped in a velvety pumpkin sauce, enhanced by savory Italian sausage and fresh spinach. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, each bite delivers an explosion of autumn flavors that will warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb store-bought gnocchi
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 8 oz Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Crumble the Italian sausage into the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove excess grease if necessary.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and vegetable broth, mixing well. Let simmer on low heat for about five minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously, and allow to thicken for another five minutes.
- Fold in fresh spinach leaves until wilted, about two minutes.
- Add cooked gnocchi to the skillet, tossing to coat each piece in the sauce. Cook together for an additional two minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients whenever possible for enhanced flavor.