Creamy Gnocchi with Sausage (Printable Version)

Pillowy gnocchi paired with savory halal sausage and kale in a rich cream sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Gnocchi & Sausage

01 - 1.1 lbs potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
02 - 10.5 oz halal chicken or beef sausage, sliced

→ Vegetables

03 - 5.3 oz fresh kale, stems removed and chopped
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced

→ Cream Sauce

06 - 7 fl oz heavy cream
07 - 2 fl oz low-sodium chicken broth (halal)
08 - 2.1 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
13 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

14 - Extra Parmesan cheese
15 - Freshly ground black pepper

# How-To:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced halal sausage and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add diced onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
04 - Add chopped kale to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
06 - Reduce heat to low, stir in grated Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
07 - Return sausage to skillet. Add cooked gnocchi, toss gently to combine and heat through for 2 to 3 minutes.
08 - Plate immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, but it's done in less time than most takeout deliveries.
  • The creamy garlic-parmesan sauce clings to every pillowy gnocchi like a warm hug on a plate.
  • You only need one skillet after boiling the gnocchi, which means fewer dishes and more time enjoying the meal.
  • It's flexible enough to swap ingredients based on what you have, yet always feels special.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the gnocchi well, extra water will thin out your sauce and make it watery instead of creamy.
  • Let the sausage brown without stirring it too much at first, those caramelized bits add so much flavor to the whole dish.
  • Add the Parmesan off the heat or on very low heat so it melts smoothly without clumping or turning grainy.
03 -
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of the pre-shredded kind, it melts into the sauce without any graininess and tastes so much better.
  • Taste the sauce before adding the gnocchi and adjust the seasoning then, it's easier to fix before everything is mixed together.
  • If you like extra garlic, add an extra clove or two, this dish can handle it and the flavor only gets better.

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